Richard has practiced since 1979 in governmental, nonprofit and private industry auditing and consulting, as well as corporate and individual taxation. He started his accounting and auditing career with the Florida Auditor General (1972-1976) and the Florida Department of Banking and Finance (1976-1978) and is one of the founding partners of Law, Redd, Crona & Munroe, P.A.

Richard graduated from The Florida State University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He has served on several boards and committees with the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has taught continuing education in the area of auditing local governments. He is a member of the American Institute and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.