Rich received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, California and his Masters of Business Administration from University of Denver, Daniel School of Business in Denver, Colorado. He has been a member of the Institute of Management Accounting for over 25 years and is a Certified Management Accountant.
Rich served in the Marine Corps from 1970-1972.
He and his wife Nancy, who is the Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Bethlehem, call Selkirk their home. They have five adult children in their blended family and three grandchildren with a fourth due in February 2008. His hobbies are kayaking, fishing and dancing.