Richard is a long time Lake Forest resident who has been deeply engaged in civic governance since 2018 and is currently serving his second term as Alderman. His contributions have included service on the Finance Committee, the Public Works Committee - where he currently serves as chair - and the Building Review Board (BRB), including multiple subcommittees assisting residents and business owners with design and construction matters.

Richard has participated in two Strategic Planning cycles, supported the Route 60 Corridor “Vision for the Future” initiative, and represented the BRB on the Deerpath Streetscape Committee. A retired structural engineer, he spent 35 years with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, specializing in the evaluation and repair of major infrastructure and leading several national scale engineering initiatives.

Richard and his wife, Leanna, have lived in Lake Forest since 2005 and are the parents of two sons, both graduates of Lake Forest public schools and Eagle Scouts. His long involvement in Scouting - including guiding more than 90 youth to the Eagle Scout Award - continues to shape his commitment to accountability, stewardship, and service to the community.