Richard provides strategic leadership for AWF’s finance and other administrative functions, including information technology, human resources, and facilities. Prior to AWF, Richard served in a variety of financial leadership roles in not-for-profit and for-profit companies in the health care, education, professional services, manufacturing, and basic materials industries. Richard holds an International M.B.A. from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina and a B.S. in International Public Affairs from Oklahoma State University. He is a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia, and he has earned the right to use the CFA® charter designation. Richard began his career as a financial analyst with the Engelhard Corporation and has 30 years of experience in finance and accounting operations.