Richard was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. For him it’s a “Goldilocks” place to live because it offers many of the amenities of a big city while retaining a small-town feel. It helps that both the beach and the mountains are only a few hours away.

Family is at the center of his life. He and his wife Rachel, are raising their two children, Ashlynn and Brody, in a home that holds deep personal meaning — it once belonged to his grandparents. Creating new memories in a place filled with so many from his own childhood has been a special and full-circle experience for their family.

Faith is also a foundational part of who Richard is. His family is actively involved at Westover Church — the shared name is just a coincidence — where he serves on the elder board, while he and Rachel lead a life community group for parents of young children. At The Covenant School, a private institution his children attend, he teaches a personal finance class to high schoolers while Rachel is a teacher assistant in first grade.

Outside of work and volunteering, he enjoys cheering on his favorite teams — the North Carolina Tar Heels, Atlanta Braves, and Carolina Panthers — and a good round of golf, even if he’s not headed to the PGA Tour anytime soon. Someday he’d like to try his hand at pickleball as well.