Richard Schaffer

A Midwesterner at heart, Richard was born and raised in Michigan where he also went to School for Business & Finance. He is a 30yr veteran in the Financial Services Industry, having owned and operated several companies in that field over his career. Most recently, he was a Partner and Chief Marketing Officer with a financial software company that specialized in debt management & equity acceleration. Richard has always been a travel enthusiast who's been to over 30 Countries. He's also an avid runner, having ran 6 full marathons. But his current goal is to finally complete his lifelong dream to climb Mt Everest in 2024! Most of all, he's the proud Father to his beautiful 14yr old Daughter Elise, who is the light of his life and has helped to inspire his genuine passion to contribute and give back in the form of many worthwhile causes and charities. Including Organizations such Covenant House, All Pro Dad and most recently, as a Board Member and Membership Director for Impact 100 Men of Palm Beach - that he believes can truly make a difference for so many underprivileged children and young people in our community!