Rick Van Kirk is an executive who has worked in the Southern California region for 36 years in various manufacturing industries. Following his graduation from California State University, Fullerton in 1982 he has worked in the aerospace, computer, commercial electronics, diecasting, and medical device industries. During this time Van Kirk completed his MBA from Claremont Graduate School in 1991.
Currently, Rick serves as President and CEO of Pro-Dex Inc., a design and manufacturing company in the medical device industry. He joined Pro-Dex as Director of Manufacturing in 2006, and was subsequently promoted to Vice President of Operations and then Chief Operating Officer in April 2013 and then to CEO in January 2015. During his time as CEO Pro-Dex, he has led a successful turnaround of the company and positioned it for further growth.
Previously, Rick served as Manufacturing Manager and Manager of Product Development for the ChargeSource division of Comarco Wireless Technologies, a provider of power and charging functionality for popular electronic devices and wireless accessories, and as General Manager at Dynacast, a leader in precision diecasting.
Recently Rick joined the Board of Directors for the Southern California Special Olympics and is Chair of the Nominating and Governance committee. He has lived in Orange County, California since 1989.
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com.
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Rami Lazarescu, CEO of Happiness Assurance & Ampro Vacations Inc. (Episode 1397)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Asbasia Mikhail, Founder of The Stīl Trust (Episode 1396)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Nema Daghbandan, CEO of Lightning Docs (Episode 1395)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Dr. Carrie Perry, Founder of Sweet Talk Desserts (Episode 1394)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Frank Arellano, Founder & CEO of Revolv3 (Episode 1393)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Andy Lin, CEO of Provoke Solutions (Episode 1392)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Kevin Wilson, President & CEO of KM Management Solutions (Episode 1391)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Sam Naghshineh, Founder of Leaniar (Episode 1390)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Deb Shrider, Founder of Put It In Writing (Episode 1389)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Rebecca Hall, Founder of Idea Hall (Episode 1388)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Susan Wright Kenny, Founder & Chief DoGOODer at Do GOODer Partners (Episode 1387)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Marlene Dandler, Founder of Seashore Academy (Episode 1386)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Mara James, Founder & CEO of the Extraordinary Lives Foundation (Episode 1385)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ben Olbon, Founder & CEO of Outcome Elite (Episode 1384)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Garrett Day, Owner of The Wellness Approach (Episode 1383)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ramin Sedehi, EmC Leaders & Impact Human Learning (Episode 1382)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Rocky Foroutan, Founder of LenderHomePage (Episode 1381)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interview Sheryl Utal, Founder & CEO of Japa Health (Episode 1380)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Dina Miller, Founder of Electi Management (Episode 1379)
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Kelly Bennett, Awakened Women’s Network & Bennett Unlimited PR (Episode 1378)
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