Before graduating from Winona State University, Rick was a Field Representative for then-Congressman
Tim Walz working in both Rochester and Mankato where he did outreach to constituent groups around
energy, environment, business, and labor issues. Following this, Rick started a new career path in
Economic Development working in small and rural communities such as Houston County, Cities of Elgin,
Goodview, and Wabasha with Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) as a
Community and Business Development Representative. Rick has also worked as an Economic
Development Specialist with the City of Lakeville, a Senior Project manager in the City of Saint Paul’s
Planning and Economic Development Department and is currently an Economic Development Specialist
with Ramsey County.