Rich is responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of the Island Institute’s annual marketing plan, as well as managing the marketing team. Working with internal and external partners he facilitates communications that demonstrate the positive impact that Island Institute donors and supporters have on behalf of Maine’s island and coastal communities.

Rich holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management, and a B.S. in Economics from Lewis and Clark College. He has lived in Maine for more than 30 years and enjoys everything about the coast and islands of Maine.