 Members of the company shared that Richard was not only a cardinal leader of the company, but also a stake president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Ogden, Utah, Pleasant Valley Stake. His caring focus on the people that he worked with, both within the company and among vendors and suppliers, was also emphasized. Now, members of the company called Richard a visionary, a friend to those within the company and in the community, along with a legendary mechanic and a master in finance, management, and sales.