Richard has lived in Shasta County since 1985 and been residing in the Urban/Wildland interface in Old Shasta for over 30 years.  He is a physician by trade but has become keenly interested in practicing and promoting fire safe activities during his time living in this environment.  During this time, he has experienced at least 6 fires impacting his property, including the Carr Fire.

Richard is particularly interested in new projects promoting fuels reduction, and has participated in several fuels reduction projects on his own property, as well as having worked with his neighbors, including Whiskeytown Park and the Bureau of Land Management.

Although not a professional forester, he is passionate about making our community less vulnerable to devastating wildfires.