Richard is the Mitigation Program Manager for The Nature Conservancys Kentucky Chapter. A seasoned ecologist, his career includes roles at Resource Environmental Solutions and Redwing Ecological Services, focusing on ecological resource assessment, stream design, and wetland mitigation. He holds a Master of Science from Indiana University.
He has led significant restoration efforts, including a project that restored over 15, 000 linear feet of stream to re-establish natural meanders and improve aquatic habitats.