I worked closely with Richard while he was our consultant recruiter at FHLB Seattle. Richard recruited several key technology leadership roles for me and my team, and the results were excellent. He understood our needs, found well qualified candidates, and screened potential interviewees very effectively. I would recommend Richard's recruiting skills to anyone.

While at the Seattle Bank, I worked with Richard in the successful recruitment and hiring of a difficult, technical accounting position. Richard was a pleasure to work with and made finding the perfect candidate easy and efficient.

Richard’s thorough understanding of our firm and our personnel needs allowed him to recruit several great candidates for a couple of recent open positions. He was quick to grasp what we wanted – and also what we needed, which was slightly different – so the process of hiring was simple and efficient. His customer service focus was superb and greatly appreciated. I recommend him unreservedly, and will call him again when new openings occur.

Richard gave me my most favorite interview of all time - his questions were thoughtful, fun and he was interested in learning who I am, in addition to my work style. He is liked by everyone and he willingly offers support. I especially enjoy how creative and genuine Richard is. If I had a business with an HR department, I would certainly do what it takes to get him on board - Richard is a significant asset to any employer.

Richard played a critical role towards my joining K&L Gates. I believe that one of Richard's greater talents is the ability to attract talent fitting to an organization's culture. He's a great resource and I highly recommend him...

Richard was a key component in my decision to join K&L Gates. He has a knack for finding the best fit for any position and a keen grasp of the complexities of hiring accordingly. Richard's interview style puts the most nervous candidate at ease, and he knows precisely what, how, and when to ask to gain the information needed to make a well-informed decision. Thinking on his feet, implicitly understanding exactly what's needed in any situation, and tactfully resolving the most sensitive issues are but a few of his talents in this arena. Extensive knowledge in the overarching field of HR combined with an inherent understanding of the complexities of human behavior combine to make Richard a truly world-class HR professional. I would welcome the opportunity to work with and/or for him again in the future!