Founder and principal at RMC and now a senior consultant with The Motion Agency, Rick has deep experience leading programs for blue-chip companies, B2B and consumer brands, not-for-profits and associations. He is best known for his work in corporate communications, product and social marketing (particularly health and lifestyle issues) and crisis management. Prior to starting his own firm, Rick was SVP/General Manager and marketing group director for the global PR firm Burson-Marsteller in San Francisco and Chicago, and president for an integrated, independent agency. He is also founder and chair of the Communications Accelerator, which shares best practices among leading, publicly traded companies.  His passions are many—from golf to platform tennis, travel and food, to lens-based art and great books.