Richard is the financial strategist behind the studio’s infrastructure, with a diverse background in finance, real estate, and business operations. Currently CFO of Creative Tank Inc. and a partner at Concrete Vision design group, Richard also operates as a commercial real estate financier and agent, known for closing complex, high-return deals with a focus on debt structuring. A University of New Orleans graduate in finance, he began his career trading commodities with Continental Grain before shifting to California, where he built a broad portfolio that includes mortgage and real estate brokerage, bond trading, and advisory roles in industries from auto dealerships to agricultural co-ops. Richard also specializes in optimizing back-office systems to boost business profitability.