"Western Colorado is a great place to be, not only the surrounding beauty, but the people who live here. Moving to Grand Junction and the years that have followed have definitely been one of the highlights of my life."

Rick helps lead the way as part of the 11 News Team that Grand Valley residents have turned to for years for the best coverage of television news on the Western Slope. He has been anchoring news at KKCO-TV at 5:30 and 10:00 PM, weekdays, since 1999.

A broadcast veteran, he brings more than 20 years of news experience to the Western Slope. Also a native Westerner, he has anchored and reported for network affiliated news departments in Nevada, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska and Illinois, before moving to KKCO-TV in 1998 as Sports Director.

Rick enjoys being an active member in the community. He served as Chairman of the 2004 Salvation Army Food Drive and Kettle Campaign, one of the biggest charitable projects KKCO has been proud to be a part of. He also Co-Chaired the 2002 United Way of Mesa County fund drive that raised close to $900,000.

He was also presented the 2002 Communications Award by the American Cancer Society for his work on the Relay for Life.

A key member on the City of Grand Junction committee that helped organize the passing of the Olympic Torch Relay through Grand Junction, 11 News led the way locally on its trip to the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

Rick is also active with several charitable campaigns in and around the area, including the "Taste of the Grand Valley", an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Mesa County.

Rick, and his wife Vicki, share their home with a madman named Fletcher, their Golden Retriever. They love the lifestyle the Grand Valley has to offer, including skiing, fishing, and hiking.

Rick and Vicki also enjoy attending baseball games at all levels, including Mesa State College and local high school games. One of the highlights of their year, starting each Memorial Day Weekend, is the Junior College World Series, or JUCO, the annual showcase sporting event of Grand Junction that brings our city national attention.

The Colorado Rockies are a daily part of their lives through the summer months. Although they will remain loyal, their patience is wearing thin with the team over the last few years.