With a lifelong appreciation for nature and a passion for environmental stewardship, Rick is excited to bring 20+ years of market development and market transformation experience to the CalMTA team and this urgent mission. He previously led product management teams and growth strategy at innovation-focused organizations including GE Power & Water and Danaher. At the Center for Disease Analysis Foundation, Rick was responsible for market transformation and innovative financing strategies to eliminate treatable infectious diseases in-low income countries. He most recently worked for the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA). Rick is a former US Navy Submariner who now decidedly prefers land-based activities including world travel, landscape photography, cooking and pursing the perfect cocktail.