Ric grew up in Jefferson County and has worked at several iconic Pacific Northwest institutions including Seattle Symphony, Woodland Park Zoo, and Bartell Drugs in roles focusing on event production, community development and engagement, communications, public relations, and wildlife conservation management. In his role as Community Relations and Events Manager, Ric is pleased to be able to help the Land Trust further engage the community to preserve our shared natural heritage. In his free time, Ric enjoys taking care of his 10-acre property in Quilcene, raising escargot snails, and hiking the nearby trails with his bulldog, Alder.