Bio

Experienced Executive with a demonstrated history of working in, and regulating, the financial services industry. Skilled in Board of Directors Management, Interviewing, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Policy Development, Speaking, and Training. Rick has over thirty years experience in the mortgage and finance industry. He has been a mortgage broker owner operator, mortgage banker manager, underwriter, and a Student Education Loan Director. He has a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Accounting and Business/Management from City University of Seattle. University of Washington, Foster School of Business, Executive Development Program. U.S. Army special operations veteran of the 2nd Battalion (RANGERS) 75th Infantry and 9th Infantry Division (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) Company. Rick is also a experienced leader in the Money Service Business arena and served as the Board President of the Money Transmitters Regulator Association from 2016 - 2021. Rick has a Professional Certification with Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CFCC) and is on the Financial Intelligence Review Team for Anti Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act monitoring.