Staff Spotlight: Rick Richeda

Position: Senior Program Director

Years with FP&C: 26

Years Working at Texas Tech: 31

Where did you grow up?

I was born in Salt Lake, I was moved to Texas as a baby and was in San Antonio till I was about 5, then we moved out to San Angelo until I was in about 8^th Grade, and then finally moved to Katy and finished out Highschool. We moved around a lot for my dad’s work!

What did you do after graduating high school?

I went to Texas Tech and got my Architecture degree and never looked back.

What did you do before becoming a Construction Project Manager here at FP&C?

I worked as an architecture intern in Houston, mostly contract labor, but then the architect who I interned for, his son hired me as a superintendent and had me working the 12-12 night shift. That was my first real job.

Do you ever miss where you were?

Absolutely not, it was entertaining, and of course I learned a lot, but there’s a time and place for the 12-12 shift and I’m glad I’m where I’m at.

What has been the coolest thing you’ve had the privilege of being a part of (can be life or on campus)?

Honestly, the coolest thing I’ve had the privilege of being a part of is my kids’ lives and now being a grandpa. Watching them grow, being there for them, and having the chance to guide and support them, that’s really special to me. Being able to help them out and be part of their journey is the absolute coolest thing I can imagine.