Richard has been playing professionally for over thirty years as a multi-talented studio musician on guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. He is a vocalist, songwriter and producer with many records to his credit. He has worked as a consultant on the construction of several recording facilities in the area. He has also played many live shows with numerous local acts.

He has worked in radio broadcasting and recording studios as an engineer and manager. He has built many Wintel computers and serviced them. He is a member of MSDN, the Microsoft Developer Network. He owns a computer manufacturing firm known as CoyoteNET Digital System Solutions that builds custom high-end machines in the four to fourty thousand dollar range for professionals in the music industry.

He also owns Walnut Hill Productions, a recording company that specializes in the King of Instruments and soundtracks for multimedia. Walnut Hill's original location in Maryville, Tenessee was the place where the Walnut Hill Mighty Virtual Theatre Pipe Organs were installed and recorded.