Businessman

Rich has been in business for over 40 years. He managed the Nevada operations for a business involved in natural resources development and then went on to start his own businesses supporting the exploration and mining industry. Today he provides his expertise to other businesses in Nevada as a consultant.

Husband and Father

Rich is married to his wife Julie

and together they are raising their daughter who is currently in high school. Rich also has two grown adult daughters and a labrador retriever. 

Community Leader

Rich has a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in geology

and a Master's degree in Natural Resource Management. He served on the Nevada Commission on Mineral Resources under three Nevada Governors and as Chairman of the University of Nevada College of Science Advisory Board.

Conservative Republican

Rich has been endorsed by some of the top conservatives in the state. He has also been endorsed by Gun Owners of America, The Nevada Republican Party, and the Nevada Freedom Caucus.