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Rick offers clients a powerful combination of experience and skill in the areas of financial and operational planning, and the development and implementation of strategic business agenda. A results-driven manager, Rick’s strong analytical and organizational skills complement a team-centered leadership style. He adds value to the Brandlin & Associates team, focusing his practice in the areas of forensic accounting, litigation and lender support. As a result of his work as a financial executive with bottom-line responsibility in diverse business environments and his extensive operational and IT experience, Rick readily understands and quickly assesses his clients’ unique needs. He is experienced in a variety of industries, including heavy machinery and plastics manufacturing, construction and building materials, entertainment, food processing and distribution. Previously, Rick held the positions of CFO and then COO for subsidiaries of Chiquita Brands, International. He also was CFO for a sportswear manufacturer and for a film production company. Rick began his career with Coopers and Lybrand. A graduate of Santa Clara University, Rick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce/Accounting. | 