Rick is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and innovator with over 35 years of experience in advanced product development, engineering, software, and business development. His expertise spans innovative areas such as product development, manufacturing systems, business development, electronics, software, and lean design for manufacture. This diverse background has enabled him to lead groundbreaking projects and deliver exceptional value across multiple business sectors in such fields as medical, consumer, industrial, dental, controlled environmental agriculture, and military. Rick has acquired 17 patents throughout his career.