Senior Managing Consultant

Rick’s responsibilities encompass client and business strategy development, search management, and the direct recruitment of professionals. He began his executive search career with Helbling in 1999, and specializes in facilities management and capital program assignments for healthcare and higher education institutions, cultural organizations, public agencies, and corporations.

His expertise also includes representing general and specialty construction companies, real estate developers, and engineering firms in securing executive financial management and operations professionals.

Rick holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Behavioral Sciences with a minor in economics from Pennsylvania State University. In his leisure time, he enjoys golfing, landscaping, volunteering, and music concerts.

Geographical Focus

Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Northern Texas)

Recently Completed Searches

• Associate Vice President for Facilities Services for the University of Chicago
• Chief Facilities Management Officer for Mount Nittany Health
• Director of Facilities Services for the Pines at Davidson
• Assistant Vice President, Facilities Planning & Operations for the University of the South
• Associate Vice President for Facilities Management for Binghamton University
• Director, Planning, Design & Construction for Augusta University

Active Searches

• Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 
• Director of Project Management for The University of Chicago
• Director of Building Renewal and Project Support for Duke University
• Director of Building Services for Duke University
• Director of Utilities and Energy for the University of Oregon