Driven by impactful outcomes and passionate about serving people, Rick serves as a trusted advisor adept at helping clients solve their most complex business challenges.Following a 27-year career in employee benefits consulting and brokerage, Rick switched gears and followed his passion for investing in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Kansas City. In 2019, he co-founded Crux-Xcelerate, which combines sales and marketing acumen to develop sales performers and leaders, drive value and accountability, and fuel sustainable revenue growth for organizations. As Senior Vice President of Alliant, Rick is leaning into his entrepreneurial experiences to help build and lead the firm’s Kansas City office.Rick is passionate about supporting the greater Kansas City community, and has served in numerous leadership positions, both charitably and civically. Most notably, he continues to serve as chair of Phoenix Family, which provides support services to 6,000 residents of affordable housing communities.Specialties: Employee benefits consulting, business consulting, mentorship and team building, civic engagement, and building client relationships
Listed skills include Employee Benefits, Insurance, Health Insurance, Risk Management, and 16 others.