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Chris Rice

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Managing Partner & GM of Paragon by Riviera Partners at Riviera Partners
📍 South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States

Chris Rice is the Managing Partner & GM of Paragon at Riviera Partners, specializing in placing executive leadership in technology. A graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, he is described as hardworking and adaptable, with extensive experience in scaling organizations through talent acquisition.

Outside of his corporate role, Chris is a decorated U. S. Army veteran and a recipient of numerous military honors, including the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge. This distinguished service underscores a deep commitment to duty and leadership.

Unique fact: Chris earned a Bronze Star for his military service, a distinction recognizing heroic or meritorious achievement.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner & GM of Paragon by Riviera Partners
Job Level
Senior
Location
South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Priorities

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Executive Recruiting
His role at Riviera Partners is centered on placing high-level talent in software engineering, product management, and design for innovative tech companies.
Scaling Tech Teams
He is passionate about building high-performing teams and actively posts about recruiting for his own fast-growing business line at Paragon.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Managing Partner & GM of Paragon by Riviera Partners
Riviera Partners
6-2024 - 1-2026
Partner & GM of Paragon
Riviera Partners
7-2022 - 1-2026
Partner
Riviera Partners
1-2020 - 8-2022
Director
Riviera Partners
1-2019 - 12-2019
Director of Talent - Engineering, R&D, Data, Digital, IT and Quality & Regulatory groups
JUUL Labs
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Education
2013 - 2015
Master of Science (M.S.)
Southern New Hampshire University
2011 - 2013
Bachelors in Business Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
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