Rick joined Hyde Construction in 1986 after completing his Bachelor of Science in Building Construction at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Since then his responsibilities have grown from Project Supervisor to Project Manager to President of R.W. Hyde Construction. Due to his general contracting experience, Rick excels at project estimates and working with Hyde's clients to achieve their goals within their budgets. He has been the primary contact for the extensive General Contracting work R.W. Hyde Construction has completed for the high technology industry.

A native Catamount, Rick keeps active outside Hyde watching his son Ricky play competitive sports. He also enjoys spending his summer time at the beach with his family or on his boat Saltwater fishing.