Rick is an Arizona native. He likes the bright Arizona sun and dry air and doesn't have any immediate plans to live anywhere else. He graduated from Camelback High School in Phoenix where he enjoyed science, math and of course, computers. He did research in recognition of speech by computer his senior year which earned him a full scholarship to Arizona State University and a beautiful summer in West Virginia at the National Youth Science Camp (AZ86).

Rick studied Computer Systems Engineering at Arizona State University and has completed several Microsoft and Novell courses. He has worked in the Intel-based computer industry for many years applying and expanding his knowledge and expertise. He has been part of the development and building of many businesses--both those of others and of his own. Since 1991, he has served individuals, small companies, and national operations professionally, courteously and competently.