From Zero to Scale

I build high-performing
design orgs that deliver
repeatable business success

Hands on.

High Impact.

Human centered.

Design Vision that
Drives the Business

I help teams see the big picture, then bring that vision to life across products, platforms, and priorities.

Champion the User
with Rigor & Empathy

I embed user-centric thinking into the heart of product development through research, mapping, prototyping, and iteration.

Build & Scale High-Performing Teams

I grow award-winning design orgs from the ground up through hiring, coaching, and empowering talent.

Execute with Speed, Precision, & Standards

I balance vision with action, overseeing execution from concept to delivery, drive operational clarity, and roll up my sleeves when needed.

  • Richard has grown, coached, and up-leveled our design team finally transitioning it into a department. He set up structure, processes, and rituals that resulted in a much better product UX.

    CEO, PandaDoc

  • Richard is one of the most impactful design leaders I’ve worked with. He played a pivotal role in up-leveling our design team—not just by hiring great people, but by raising the bar for what we considered to be great UX across the company.

    VP of Product, PandaDoc

  • Richard brought clarity, structure, and a strong sense of direction.

    Head of Operations, PandaDoc

  • Richard is a highly competent leader who understands how to scale large teams --- but also maintain a personal imprint on product design.

    Head of Marketing, OpenGov

  • Richard embodies what organizations desire in a versatile UX and Design professional who also builds, leads and transforms global teams into high performance professionals who are driven to deliver excellence.

    Chief Product Officer, OpenGov

  • Richard has an amazing blend of artistic acumen, process design and implementation, and executive leadership skills that makes him highly valuable to the diverse and flexible demands of today's workplace.

    Chief Product Officer, OpenGov

  • Richard demonstrated a savvy ability to think two steps ahead in a high growth and fasted paced company.

    Director of Engineering, OpenGov

  • Richard not only has a strong strategic vision for his group, but he also has the ability to be hands-on tactically, whether it be for customer or internal-facing work.

    CTO, General Electric, Digital Solutions

  • Richard was a relentless advocate for software product users and for applying innovation best practices to meet those needs. Additionally, Richard built an organization of highly effective individuals who shared his qualities and effectively applied them across our business.

    Director of Engineering, General Electric

  • From day one, Richard brought a structured, thoughtful approach to solving these challenges. He quickly deconstructed the key issues and began addressing them methodically-building the right frameworks, engaging the right people, and focusing on foundational improvements one step at a time.

    CTO, PandaDoc

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