Rich was born and raised in the great City of Willowick with 5 brothers to
hard working parents. Rich attended Willoughby-Eastlake Schools. He
then enrolled at Lakeland Community College. He married his wife, Lynn,
whom he met in 2nd grade and were high school sweethearts. They raised
their two children, Brian and Lizzie, in Willowick.

Rich started Willowick Hearts and Hammers to help the senior citizens and
other members of the community in need. He served on the Willowick
Planning Commision, the Willowick Charter Review Committee, Willowick
City Council and was the mayor of Willowick for over six years. Rich’s
tenure of public service reflects his core values of public service and faith.
To this end, he has volunteered at countless school functions, sporting
events and church festivals.