Rick’s journey has taken him around the world, but Phoenix has always been home. After moving to the Valley in 1990 to attend Arizona State University, he quickly established roots in the desert. Over the years, he has lived in many places — including 19 months in Europe, five years in Omaha, Nebraska, and most recently five years in St. Louis, Missouri, where he helped support his family business. No matter where life leads him, he always finds his way back to Arizona.

With more than 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, Rick has built his career at the intersection of design and technology. His experience spans commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, hospitality projects, and customized CAD systems. As Architecture Technology Manager at Butler Design Group, he leads the firm’s BIM strategy, technology standards, and digital workflows, helping teams collaborate effectively and deliver projects with clarity and precision.

Throughout his career, Rick has valued the relationships and mentorship opportunities that come with the profession just as much as the technology itself. Outside of work, he enjoys going to concerts, cooking gourmet meals, and spending time with his American Bulldog, Mia. And, of course, he continues to appreciate the Arizona sunshine that keeps calling him home.