Rich has been a longtime member and an extraordinary chair of the Art in Public Places Committee for many years. He has gone well beyond any expectations serving the community in that capacity. His leadership as chair of APPC goes beyond setting agendas and conducting the meetings, to being the principal catalyst to its success for over a decade. Some of his accomplishments include:
•    He reaches out to many artists to encourage them to submit applications for review by the APPC for their art to be on loan to display in local public places.
•    Personally, he visits artists’ studios to review their available works, then submits detailed bio with art photos for APPC review. If approved, he then submits an application to the City.
•    He coordinates with the artists and the City for installation, including lining up equipment, securing the funding, present at every installation, helping with labor and supervision as needed.
•    He designs, purchases and installs signage for each artwork. Most pieces are outdoor sculptures on loan by the artist.
•    He and wife Casey have donated to the Artspace Orinda program since its inception in 2007. (artspaceorinda.org)
Fellow APPC member Ted Urban states, “Rich is a one man show and the glue that keeps the APPC running smoothly year after year.” He also volunteers time at the Orinda Village.