Richard Montanez is the Vice President in Multicultural Sales and Community Activation for PepsiCo North America, an author, and a philanthropist. Montanez started his career with PepsiCo as a janitor at Frito-Lay. He later became creator of the Flamin’ Hot line of chips which has gone on to became a billion-dollar business. Montanez has since been the only four-time recipient... read full bio
Richard Mohr has written on social issues affecting gay and lesbian Americans. One of the country's leading advocates for lesbian and gay marriage, his essay Gay Basics" has been anthologized over thirty times. Richard is the author of "Gays/Justice: A Study of Ethics, Society, and Law"; "Gay Ideas: Outing and Other Controversies"; "A More Perfect Union"; and "The Long Arc... read full bio
Richard M. Daley is a United States politician, member of the national and local Democratic Party, and was elected Mayor of Chicago in 1989 and reelected in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007. He is the longest serving Chicago mayor, surpassing the tenure of his father, Richard J. Daley. Daley announced that he would not run for re-election in 2011.... read full bio
Richard Leider is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and author. As an executive coach, Leider has been featured in Forbes as one of the “Top 5 Most Respected Executive Coaches,” and has been featured by the Conference Board as a “legend in coaching.” Leider has earned a master’s degree in counseling and is a Nationally Certified Master Career Counselor as... read full bio
Richard Lapchick, a pioneer for racial equality and author, has used his position in the sports world to promote inclusiveness. For more than 50 years, he has urged players to speak out against injustice and has provided consulting services to businesses as a specialist in managing diversity. Along with Billie Jean King, Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela, he was listed on... read full bio
Richard Lambert is a British journalist and business executive who has been editor of the Financial Times, Chairman of the Board of the British Museum, Chancellor of the University of Warwick, and Director-General of the CBI. Lambert was born in Buckinghamshire, England, and he has studied history at the University of Oxford and has also studied at Fettes College. Lambert... read full bio
At only 28 years of age, Richard took the reins of a 100 year old, $120 million, family owned, car and truck dealership after his father was forced to retire suddenly. That alone was a challenge. Worse, the business was losing $3.5 million a year and there was no plan. After a difficult start and many mistakes... read full bio
Richard is a highly respected executive and public speaker with over 25 years experience of the media industry, both as an entrepreneur and a senior Board member, including CEO of Chrysalis PLC, the global music and media group, and Executive Chairman of Virgin Radio. He is best known as the Founder of HEART FM, the UK’s leading commercial radio brand. Richard... read full bio
Richard is the author of hundreds of essays and articles that can be found on websites like Resilience.org, CommonDreams.org, Alternet.org, ProjectCensored.com, and Counterpunch.com, as well as in publications like Nature, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, The American Prospect, Public Policy Research, Quarterly Review, Literary Review, Yes!, and The Sun. His monthly MuseLetter has been published, and it was listed among the... read full bio
Richard Hawk is a keynote speaker who is best known for being the world’s leading authority on improving workplace safety by making safety fun and informative. Hawk has been working on safety cultures for over 30 years and has helped numerous companies be healthier and happier. As a keynote speaker, Hawk has spoken for meetings, conferences, seminars, and even at... read full bio
An internationally renowned anesthetist and cave diver from Australia named Richard "Harry" Harris, OAM (Gen), garnered notoriety for his work in the Tham Luang cave rescue. He shared the 2019 Australian of the Year award with fellow diver Craig Challen for his contributions to the rescue effort. Harris graduated from St. Peter's College in Adelaide, South Australia, and went on to... read full bio
Richard Hammond is an English broadcaster, writer, and journalist most noted for co-hosting the car program Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Hammond became a presenter on Top Gear when the show began in its present format. Hammond has also presented Brainiac: Science Abuse, Total Wipeout and Planet Earth Live. He will co-present The Grand Tour television series... read full bio
Richard H.K. Vietor is currently the Baker Foundation Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and has also been the senior associate Dean for the Asian Initiative. Vietor has previously earned his B.A. in Economics from Union College, his M.A. in History from Hofstra University, and his Ph.D. in History from the University of Pittsburgh. He has previously... read full bio
Deemed The Master of Charisma by the Sunday Times of London, Richard Greene is a renowned speaker and lawyer, as well as the worlds leading expert on Communications Strategy and Public Speaking training. He taught Princess Diana how to speak publicly, and today frequently works with the top attorneys, lawmakers, politicians and CEOs in the nation. Greene is the author... read full bio
As a host, political analyst, and authority on Democratic message and millennial involvement, Richard Fowler is a versatile personality who has made important contributions in many fields. He has made a name for himself in political discourse as the host of The Richard Fowler Show, offering insightful analysis and stimulating debates on a variety of subjects. Fowler's knowledge extends to his... read full bio
Richard Florida is an American urban studies theorist. Florida's focus is on social and economic theory. He is currently a professor and head of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. He is best known for his concept of the creative class and urban regeneration. Prof. Florida received a PhD from Columbia... read full bio
Richard DesLauriers is a retired FBI special agent who was in charge of the Boston Division. During his time working in Boston, DesLauriers was in the middle of the Boston Marathon Bombing and helped lead the team that tried to find the crime boss Whitney Bulger. He also worked on dismantling the Russian spy ring which led to questions of... read full bio
Richard Dent is a retired NFL player. Dent attended Tennessee State University to play football for all four years. He was drafted to the Chicago Bears and made an immediate impression. Dent quickly exceeded the Bear’s expectations with his strength and agility. In his rookie year, Dent played in every game and even started in three. Within the next year,... read full bio
Richard Dean Anderson is probably best known as MacGyver, the clever and inventive nonviolent hero who solved problems in his own unique way for seven successful seasons on ABC. In Richard Dean Andersons roles before and since, this gifted actor has continued to demonstrate his remarkable talent and versatility. Throughout his career, Richard Dean Anderson has made a point of... read full bio
Richard E. Culatta is a well-known innovator and leader in the field of education technology. He works on using technology to enhance learning experiences and advance fairness in education in his present role as CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Culatta formerly held important positions in the federal and state governments in addition to his post... read full bio
