Rick brings a range of experience to his role as Senior Vice President, and has served in a number of roles throughout his career.

Rick began his career in 1983 with Spicers Paper, Australia, where he worked in finance and accounting leading up to his position as Financial Controller. In 1997, he moved into sales and operations as a Regional Manager and later became the General Manager of Spicers Paper New Zealand in 1999 and Edwards Dunlop Paper in Australia in 2000.

In 2002, Rick relocated to the United States to oversee the U.S. expansion of Spicers Paper in his role as Vice President of Midwest Operations, eventually moving to California in 2006 as VP of Purchasing for PaperlinX North America.

In 2012, Rick became Vice President, Finance & Administration, overseeing all finance, treasury, legal, purchasing and administrative functions for Kelly Spicers. And in 2016 he was appointed as Senior Vice President. Rick has a deep knowledge of the paper business and has strong ties to our domestic and offshore suppliers.