Occupation- State Representative and Small Business Owner

Member Since- 2011

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Rick is honored to be serving the residents of Legislative District 21, which includes Peoria, Sun City, El Mirage, Surprise and Youngtown.

EDUCATION-

Grace University – Bachelor of Science degree with a dual major of Organizational Leadership and Biblical Studies

Crown University – Masters in Organization Leadership (in process)

OCCUPATION-

Rick has a diverse background including twenty years of experience as a business owner, and curriculum development and instructing at a community college. Rick is also a licensed real estate agent.

LEGISLATIVE ASSIGNMENTS-

•Majority Whip

•Vice Chairman of Rules Committee

•Member, House Appropriations Committee

•Member, House Transportation Committee

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE-

•District 9 Republican 2nd Vice Chair

•District 9 Republican Precinct and State Committeeman

COMMUNITY SERVICE-

•Board member Sun City Homeowner’s Association (SCHOA)

•Served as SCHOA Chairman, Governmental Affairs Committee

•Board Member, Sun City Taxpayers Association

•Served as a past board member Sun City Area Transit

•Served as Treasurer, Sun City Republican Club

•Member, Sun City Republican Club

•Member, Peoria Rotary Club

•Member, Arizona Citizens Defense League

•Member, NRA

PERSONAL-

Rick was born and raised in the heart of the Midwest, Omaha, Nebraska. While growing up in the Midwest he developed strong Midwest Values, which include working hard, taking care of your family and treating others the way you would want to be treated. And he has lived these values his entire life.

Rick was a single parent to four children who are now grown with children of their own.

Rick lives in Sun City, Arizona, with his wife, Lisa. They attend Christ Church of the Valley (CCV) and feel blessed to call Arizona their home.