Fueled by his keen interest in music and making a difference, Richard started his career in entertainment as a talent buyer while at university. Formerly the Director of Programming for the University of Manitoba and then a key figure with Paquin Entertainment, Richard joined the Feldman team as an agent for the launch of the Toronto office in September 1993. He became Director of Performing Arts Touring at SLFA in June 2004 and Vice President, Performing Arts, in January 2007.

Richard leads a seasoned unit of professionals servicing talent needs for theatres, festivals and special events throughout Canada and the United States as well as working closely with the entire SLFA team on over 125 SLFA roster artists with specialization for corporate events and projects. Innovation, accountability and trust are the cornerstones of his activites and have allowed him to develop a strong network of contacts across the industry.

Artist development has been a cornerstone in his career at SLFA from the beginning as he is the agent responsible for the touring strategies of a roster of artists of distinction including Leahy, Jesse Cook, Natalie MacMaster, Ron Sexsmith, The Celtic Tenors, Sophie Milman, Molly Johnson, Quartetto Gelato, Micheal Burgess, Jim Witter, Jorane, Lhasa, Jimmy Rankin, Stephan Moccio and Justin Hines. He has been committed to growing the international reach of the roster and has developed opportunities and key relationships in the US, UK, Ireland, France, Poland, Russia, the Persian Gulf, China and Japan.

Talent coordination and procurement for major projects has also been a prime responsibility for Richard, who has worked closely with the Federal Government on Ottawa Canada Day celebrations for 12 years, with Du Maurier ConcertStage's performing arts program for 7 years, and First Canadian Place's award-winning Arts and Events Series for 14 years. He has also lead the talent buying team for Ontario Lotteries and Gaming for the past 7 years. He planned and executed on the inauguaral launch season and gala opening for the City of Brampton's $45 million dollar performing arts centre, The Rose Theatre.

Richard consults with all levels of government on entertainment matters ranging from state dinners to festival programs, and he also sources talent and produces events for corporations such as Investors Group, Magna International, Brookfield Properties, CIBC, RBC Dexia, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and General Motors. Many corporate and fundraising events engage Richard to look after their entertainment needs on an annual basis.

Richard travels regularly to conferences and events both across North America and overseas and belongs to several industry organizations; he has been a board member of CAPACOA, the Canadian Arts Presenters'

Association for six years (member for 17 years) and has been nominated 8 times and twice honoured with the CCMA's Agent of the Year award.

Richard is committed to the success of the SLFA roster and the projects in which they participate. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two sons.