Rick has worked within the HVAC-R sector for over 30 years. In high school, he was part of the HVAC-R program at the Portland Regional Vocational Technical Center (P.R.V.T.C.), now formally known as Portland Arts and Technical High School (PATHS). He then went on to serve four years in the US Marine Corps. In 1986, Rick got his first job with an HVAC company. Over the years, he gained experience in the many facets of the industry, including sales, delivery, installation, and services. Most recently, Rick worked as a service manager for Dead River Company.