Richard has been involved in accounting for the last 37 years and in construction accounting for the last 30 years. Richard spent two and a half years with a public accounting firm prior to changing his career path to become a Controller for a construction company in 1986. In 1991 Richard obtained a General Engineering Contractor’s license and founded Delta Pipeline, Inc. with his partner Craig Danley. Now 29 years young, Delta Pipeline has grown into a true platform for success serving 60+ team members. Richard is dedicated to mentoring integrity, passion and purpose, to support this meaningful platform.

Richard graduated from Montebello High School at the end of his junior year, 1975. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 4 active duty years as a Law Enforcement Specialist. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal upon his discharge in 1979. In 1982 Richard received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Azusa Pacific University. He has completed the Delta Pipeline University (DPU) Leadership training program. Richard also maintains both IRS and State of California registered tax preparer credentials annually.

Richard was born and raised in Southern California and has made his home in La Verne, CA for the last 35 years along with his wife of 42 years, Deann. They have 2 grown sons, one of which is a Delta team member. He also now has 4 small grandchildren that are doing their best to keep him young! Richard enjoys reading and continuing to learn and gain new insights into business, computers, and leadership. His passion is to truly help make a positive difference in the lives of others.