Rick is a lifelong Mainer—his father a public-school teacher, his mother a retail-sales assistant—with family roots in Oxford County stretching back over 200 years. He knows what it means to work hard, serve others, and deliver results that matter.

Rick brings a proven record of leadership in both business and government. As a former President of the Maine Senate, he’s known for bringing people together to get things done—crafting bipartisan solutions to lower housing costs, expand education, and tackle the opioid crisis. In business, he’s created jobs and helped turn around struggling Maine-based companies. Now, Rick is ready to lead Maine forward—with values, vision, and the experience to make a real difference.