Rick was the Director of the Occupational Health and Fitness Program at the U.S. Department of Transportation for 27 years. Under his leadership, program participation has been three times higher than the national average for workplace fitness centers: a result of Rick’s unique ability to communicate, educate, and motivate. Rick has received numerous awards for his work, including the Secretary of Transportation's Silver Medal Award for Meritorious Achievement. He also served as flexibility coach for the Washington Redskins football team under legendary head coach Joe Gibbs.
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Since 1985, Rick has presented a variety of unique seminars to corporations, government agencies and educational institutions across the United States, including Creative Stress Management, Work-Life Wellness and Quick Fit. Rick holds a B.S. degree with honors in exercise physiology and education from the University of Maryland. He also has a national certification in occupational health and has pursued graduate studies in sports medicine and stress management.