After graduating from Central Washington University with a B.A. in Health Education, Dick went to work at the Valley Athletic Club in Olympia, Washington, where he spent 18 years as the Fitness director.
During that time he was involved in bodybuilding were he served as a pro bodybuilding judge and a trainer for professional athletes of many disciplines. He also ran programs ranging from youth fitness to senior fitness and everything in between. Later he moved to Lower Valley Athletic Club in Prosser, Washington where he acted as the Fitness Director, Manager, and racquetball pro. He has earned Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Therapy, Specialist in Senior Fitness, and Specialist in Performance Nutrition diploma's from the International Sports Science Association.
Dick is our Wellness Director at the Black Hills Health and Education Center, a position he has held since 1997. He did take a one year sabbatical to be the Principal of Miracle Meadows and The Mountain State Leadership Academy in Salem, West Virginia from june of 2001-June of 2002.
Dick is the host for "Body & Spirit", a daily exercise show seen on Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN). He spends many of his weekends traveling around the country giving lectures about proper diet and exercise.
Dick is married to Jeannie, and has two childen, Rick and Brittany.
- Fitness Therapist (F.T.)
- Specialist in Performance Nutrition (S.P.N.)
