Mr. Richard represents Arena Stage to regional and national organizations, such as the League of Resident Theatres, and by serving on and chairing National Endowment for the Arts panels. He serves on the board of the Federal City Council.

Mr. Richard previously managed the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the Los Angeles Theatre Center. He currently teaches in the Master of Arts Management program at George Mason University and at Georgetown University, having previously taught at UCLA, Cal State-LA, Carnegie Mellon and Goucher College. He also works as a consultant for non-profit organizations. His many clients have included The Howard Heinz Endowments (Pittsburgh), the National Kidney Foundation (New York), American Symphony Orchestra League (New York) and the Williamstown Theatre Festival (Williamstown, MA).