Richard’s career in logistics spans over 40 years. After graduating from Syracuse University in 1970, he began working in the air cargo industry. He later transitioned into the China/US ocean consolidation business, first with Fritz Companies, and then as one of the original members of Distribution Services Ltd.(DSL). His company, MDS, managed the east coast growth and development of DSL, prior to its acquisition by Maersk Logistics. He then became a managing partner of Logistics Services, Ltd., which was later acquired by Fritz Companies, Inc. in 1995. In the ten years prior to joining Worldwide Logistics in 2008, Richard held an executive position with Dan Transport, today known as DSV.