Richard is a seasoned executive who has led global technology, operations, and product development in the consumer, industrial and commercial product sectors. Prior to founding The Arcadia Group International, Richard was corporate vice president for Ingersoll Rand Company where he provided strategic and operational leadership and was responsible for global engineering, technology-driven innovation and emerging market product development. He also held senior leadership positions in engineering, R&D, manufacturing operations, strategic planning and business development with Ford Motor Company, Textron and The Stanley Works.
A recognized thought leader, Richard has been a proactive member of the Engineering, Research and Development Council of the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) and a member of the Corporate Executive Board’s Research, Technology and Engineering Council.
Since 2016, Richard has also been the founder and CEO of Jaro Media Services, a media and technology company provideing a premier online destination for African Americans who love and appreciate the best film, visual art, books, and music produced by the African diaspora.
Richard is a graduate of Kettering University (BSME, Mechanical Engineering) and MIT (MBA, Sloan Fellow).