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Rich began his IT career in Chicago, progressing through a number of technical and management positions before becoming CIO of an international risk management company, a position he held for four years. Following the acquisition of the company, Rich became the CEO of an IT software and services company specializing in clinical information systems for hospitals and clinics, and held that position for five years leading the company through six acquisitions and growth to approximately $100 million in revenue. In November 2009, he became an owner and CEO of Geneva Technical Services (ā€œGTSā€), an IT consulting and staffing firm, where he focused on GTSā€™ overall strategy, marketing, sales and business development activities. In 2017 after successfully growing the business, expanding into new markets, and significantly increasing shareholder value, Rich and his partners sold GTS to a private equity firm. While leading GTS, Rich pursued his passion for giving back to the IT community by serving on the Board of i.c.stars ā€“ a non-profit dedicated to helping young adults pursue a career in IT. Rich holds a BS degree in Computer Science from Miami University of Ohio, and an MBA from the University of Chicago.