Rich plays a key role in fostering community and client relationships, leveraging his expertise to help teams and clients achieve their goals.
As Co-Managing Partner of Fahrenheit Advisors, Rich was a driving force behind the company’s successful acquisition by Smith + Howard in 2024. A seasoned recruiting industry veteran, he combines extensive corporate experience with an entrepreneurial mindset. He leads Fahrenheit’s executive search practice while also focusing on culture, brand, and strategic community and client development.
Rich began his career in executive search with some of the nation’s largest firms before embracing entrepreneurship in 2002, founding a highly regarded regional executive search firm.
Location
Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University – Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Affiliations
- Past President, The Venture Forum
- Richmond Performing Arts Alliance
- VCU School of Business Foundation Board
- The Virginia Council of CEOs advisory Board
Hometown
Interests + Hobbies
- Worked as the “sound guy” for his sons’ band when they were in college
- Embracing life on the Rappahannock River
- Golf and cigars (usually at the same time)