Rich is the Founder of Optimum Consulting Services, specializing in high-stakes consulting for complex industries like aerospace and nuclear energy. He is also the Executive Director at The Advertising Company, carrying on the legacy of ad-legend Allen Kay. He holds a Bachelors degree from Northeastern University and serves as an advisor to Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank.
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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Nuclear Quality Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Personality Overview
How Rich shows up
Early Adopter
Objective Evaluator
Risk Tolerant
Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.
Priorities
Topics Rich cares about
Advanced Nuclear Tech
Drawing on his past as a Nuclear Quality Manager, he actively discusses the future of energy, focusing on the quality and safety of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Iconic Branding
As the partner of the late advertising legend Allen Kay, he is dedicated to continuing a legacy of creating iconic, culture-shaping campaigns for major brands.
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Career
Work history
4-2025 - 3-2026
Nuclear Quality Manager
Bechtel Corporation
9-2019
Executive Director and Partner
The Advertising Company, Inc / Iconic Branding / Allen Kay
4-2019 - 5-2025
Advisory Council Member
Seafarer Exploration Corp (SFRX)
7-2018
Advisor to Original SHARK from ABC Hit Show, SHARK TANK
Harrington Enterprises
2-2017
Founder
Optimum Consulting Services (OCS)
In the press
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