Ria Richey, Cpf Email and Phone Number

• Hired as a Technical Illustrator for Ralph M. Parson's Engineering Company ( http://www.parsons.com) in the 70's• Developed own business in the 80's in wood working making unique gifts and wholesaling to over 35 retail stores, including the full line of 14 Buffum stores• Developed Custom Frame Shop in the 90's, while attending many classes at National Conferences sponsored by the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA)(http://www.pmai.org)• Worked several years with Showcase House (http://www.pasadenashowcase.org/) Client Paul Devine (http://www.interiordevine.com) doing authentic French Matting for antique prints• Taught framing classes at Valley Moulding and Frame (http://www.valleymoulding.com/) in North Hollywood• Became a Certified Picture Framer with the PPFA (http://www.pmai.org/ppfa/) and continued with advanced classes at National Conferences that emphasized Conservation Framing techniques. • Re-certify as a CPF every four years, keeping abreast of the latest industry products, current acceptable practices, and the latest design trends • Have won many first place awards in the industry for frame design and technical skills, both at a chapter and international level, which some have been published in national trade magazines