Richard Crist is an accomplished executive leader and business consultant with a strong portfolio of business development successes. As Chief Operating Officer for Whitinger & Company, his responsibilities are to enhance the firm’s client service delivery, lead business development strategies, advance strategic initiatives, and provide administrative leadership for day-to-day operations.
Prior to joining Whitinger & Company, Richard owned and operated Waymaker Consulting, a management consulting firm; and served as President of a multi-media company where he earned a reputation as an innovative leader with the ability to attract top talent and build high-performing, high-character teams. He is a graduate of Taylor University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and Marketing.