Rick J. Espitia

Chairman and President

Rick J. Espitia, MBA, served in the US Marine Corps, and has 35 years in business management, with roles as CEO, President, and CFO of private and public companies, including major U.S. Defense Corporations. Led efforts in organizing and restructuring to maximize operational and financial performance. Encompasses 13 years in the non-profit sector in roles including Audit Committee Chair, CFO, and Treasurer. Currently, founder of RJE Group Corporation, consultants serving U.S. Government contractors in U.S. Government Regulatory Compliance and Accounting. RJE Group is based in San Diego, CA.

He has successfully directed nonprofit 501(c)(3) accounting & financial reporting functions. Drive reduced spending plans to maintain cash positions in periods of minimal cash reserves. Maintained organization overview and compliance functions. He has also led and chaired the audit committees comprising of internal board members to provide oversight and best practices to ensure operational, ethical, and governance requirements. Directed the audit committee for all compliance and audit requirements and IRS tax filings.

Rick served in the United States Marine Corps for a total of 20 years on active duty and in the reserves. He served as an infantry officer and in support roles in planning and administrative functions and deployed in Desert Storm and other deployments. Rick completed his service with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.