Rick has been an entrepreneur operating in the Import and wholesale distribution industry since 1985.

“A philosophy of sharing knowledge in the pursuit of excellence, developing team consciousness, and individual responsibility, has fostered success among coworkers in my organizations.”

Rick is known for his creative strategies and tactics in operations with a focus on science, logic, and ethics that converge with industry best practices. He is disciplined and committed to the daily attention to analysis and forecasting.

“I have become a constant student of macro and microeconomics, geo-political affairs, money and banking, supply chain dynamics, corporate infrastructures, legal and regulatory environment, the evolution of industry, and sustainable strategies.”

His ability to recognize product trends, consumer trends, and develop quality products worthy of branding has served to accelerate the growth of multiple businesses, having done business with major companies including Pilot Travel Centers, Loves, TA, Buc-ees, Kroger, Corporate 7-11. In today’s world one must pursue omnichannel marketing and sales.

Rick’s focus on Human capital, unselfish dedication to employee’s incentives and happiness has been paramount in his company’s success.

“Constant and superior communication while treating employees, vendors and customers as business partners has led to a shared culture of trust.”

“Regression analysis on P&Ls and balance sheets to establish departmental budgets and forecasts is a critical daily exercise.”

“Exponential smoothing and AI analysis coupled with a keen sense of intuition and old-school experience while choosing products for future sustainability provides a competitive advantage.”