Richard grew up in the Greater London area of England and has lived in Riverview since 2011 with his wife, Andra Phillips, and their dog, Poppy. He chose to settle in Riverview for its welcoming community, access to nature, and strong potential for growth, and is committed to giving back to the place that welcomed him.
Richard is a Victim Services Coordinator in Southeast New Brunswick and has worked with the Department of Justice and Public Safety since 2015. His experience includes supporting the Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) during the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry, as well as a secondment as a Youth Probation Officer, where he gained insight into the impacts of addiction and mental health on young people.
He has served on the Riverview Civic Engagement Committee, helping advance initiatives such as Council meeting live streaming, has volunteered with the Canadian Red Cross Disaster Response Team, and was named Riverview Volunteer of the Year in 2012.
He currently serves on the Public Safety Advisory Committee and is involved with the Friends of Mill Creek Nature Park, supporting the expansion and protection of local greenspace.
Committee and Board Appointments
- Capitol Theatre
- Grant Review Committee (Chair)
- Southeast Regional Service Commission (as Deputy Mayor)
