Rich is the CFO for Zapis Capital Group and also serves in that capacity for three of its portfolio companies: Slazenger Golf Products, Symphony Publishing and Lucidyx.

Prior to joining Zapis, Rich was a 25-year veteran of the public accounting field spending all of those years with Cohen & Company. At Cohen & Company, Rich held a number of positions included Partner in Charge of the

firm’s tax department and, ultimately, as the firm’s Managing Partner. Rich’s duties at the firm ranged from responsibility for technical tax matters in a variety of disciplines and industries to management and strategic planning for the entire firm.

Rich is very active in the community and, especially, with educational initiatives. He currently serves as a

member of the Board of Regents at Saint Ignatius High School. In addition, he is Chairman of its Finance and Personnel Committees as well as serving on the Executive and Endowment Investment Committees.



Previously, Rich was President of the school’s Alumni Executive Council. Rich also serves at

John Carroll University as a member of its Business Advisory Council and Accounting Advisory Board.

Rich serves at the Church of the Gesu in a number of capacities relating to both the church and its elementary school. Rich is currently the Chairman of the Parish Finance Council and serves on its Endowment Board.

Not surprisingly, Rich graduated from Gesu School (1970), Saint Ignatius High School (1974) and John Carroll University (1978).

Rich has been married for 25 years to his wife, Marylou. They live in Pepper Pike with their three children

(Rick, Bill and Karen).