Education
The International Butler Academy
Graduated with Distinction
2003
Kerk Avezaath, The Netherlands
The Protocol School of Washington
Protocol Officer Training-Level 1, Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant
2008
Washington D.C., U.S.A.
New York Bartending School
Certificate from the New York State Department of Education
Hospitality Wine and Bartending/Mixology
2008
New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Central University of Iowa and The University of Leiden
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
1988
Cross-Cultural Studies, Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts
Pella, Iowa U.S.A. and Leiden, the Netherlands
Des Moines Area Community College
Certified Nurse's Aide/Hospital Orderly
1993
Ankeny, Iowa U.S.A.
Kirkwood Community College
Floriculture Degree
1984
Cedar Rapids, Iowa U.S.A.
“I also came to know Richmond in a different capacity when we worked together on a medical brigade in Honduras. Once again his competence and compassion were obvious and he also displayed an ability to adjust to different cultures and situations.”
-Larry Severidt, M.D.