Rich joined SpeakInc in 1991 and now serves as the company’s President. He has an extensive client following in both the corporate and trade association realms, advising them on speakers and platform talent that aligns with their event goals.He has held board positions with the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB), the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) as well as the IASB/NSA Council. Because of his knowledge and expertise in the industry, Rich has been sought after as an expert witness on legal issues involving professional speaking. He has also been involved with various industry associations including; American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE) and the International Special Events Society (ISES). He and his wife Heather have fun with their three children, Julia, Jackson and Max. In his spare time, Rich enjoys mountain biking, windsurfing, motorcycling, scuba diving and skiing.Specialties: Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) Board MemberIASB Past President- International Association of Speakers Bureaus (2007-2008)IASB/NSA Council Chair (2006-Present)IASB Board of Governors (2004-2008)IASB Convention Chair (2003)IASB Ethics Committee Chair (2011- Present)