Rich was added to the Community Development team in January of 2014. He brings many years of experience to the position  from his work in both the municipal setting and the private sector of development. Rich has a strong background in planning, zoning and community development having served as a Planner, Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director for various municipalities. He has also held the positions of Land Entitlement Manager, Land Acquisition Manager and Vice President of Community Development for home building companies in the Chicagoland area. Rich has successfully secured community development grants and has worked collaboratively with municipal and development groups on subdivision code revisions, land use plan updates, TIF district planning, corridor plans, zoning code text amendments and traditional neighborhood design communities. He has served as a staff liaison to economic development groups, airport commissions, plan commissions, zoning board of appeals and countywide planning forums. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Michigan University and is a member of the American Planning Association.

Rich looks forward to working with local business leaders and property owners, the Plan Commission, the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation and the Village Board as together they strategically plan, develop and grow the Village of Montgomery.