Rick’s mission is to oversee all of the First American vendor programs, ensuring that his sales and operations teams have the resources needed to achieve the revenue growth goals of the well-respected companies that they serve. He is grateful for the work his team does to support vendors that save lives, educate students and fulfill other critical needs. He also appreciates how closely his team works with vendors to provide their clients with innovative financing solutions that meet their specific needs.

He joined First American in 2005 and in 2008 received the Chairman’s Award, the company’s highest honor for excellence in character and leadership. He also is a member of the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association (ELFA), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and has worked closely with the Amertican Hospital Association (AHA), including serving on their Partner Advisory Board. He is passionate about developing and serving vendor financing relationships by delighting both the vendor teams they work with, and the customers they serve.