Richard joined FTVentures in 1999 and became Managing Partner in September 2004. He has 28 years of experience in the financial technology and services industry. Prior to joining FTVentures, Richard was President and CEO of Electronic Payment Services, Inc. Previously, Richard was with Montgomery Securities where he had corporate finance responsibility for the computer services sector. Prior to Montgomery, he held executive positions with First Financial Management Corp. and First Data Management Company. Richard received a BS in Accounting and Finance from Southwest Missouri State University and an MBA from Oklahoma City University.

Richard's portfolio company board work includes:
Capital H Group
Daylight Forensic & Advisory
Fleet One
Managed Objects
MedSynergies
Presidio Reinsurance Group
Trustwave

Richard was previously a board member of Verus Financial Management (acquired by Sage Group PLC LON:SGE)