Rick (Bull Dog), is one of the original organizers of the Gold Angels. It was his vision that got the Team started. He has been riding motorcycles since 1963. After a tour in the Air Force and being overseas from 1965 to 1969, he finished collage and raised a family. In 1992, he purchased his first Gold Wing and has been hooked ever since. He has won numerous trophies from GWRRA District, Region and won Top Gun at the International Convention in 1997. He currently rides a Blue 2001, 1800 which has over 200,000 miles. Rick is Disaster Director, Operations for the American Red Cross and has held other positions in FEMA and as Chief Engineer for a local San Diego firm.