Richard's experience spans 30 years in commercial banking and in energy industries.  At Acclaim since 2006, Richard leads its private equity and commercial practices.

Prior to joining Acclaim, Richard was responsible for retail energy deal structuring for Enron Corp.  Richard led structuring on over $4 billion in transaction value, including comprehensive energy services agreements with Dean Foods, Springs Industries, Eli Lilly, Starwood Hotels, Quebecor, Inc. and Ocean Spray. These complex transactions integrated energy supply, energy infrastructure investments, energy asset operations and maintenance and appropriate financing mechanisms to create optimized energy value, savings and risk mitigation. 

Before joining Enron, Richard spent over a decade at Pennzoil Company where he was responsible for international corporate development. Richard began his career as a commercial banker responsible for financing and origination with large commercial clients in the southwestern U.S. and California. 

Richard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.