Richard Buc

After graduating high school, Rich moved to Newbury Park, California, to join close relatives who were also Army, Navy, and Air Force veterans. He worked as a busboy and waiter at the Velvet Turtle Restaurant, attended Moorpark College, and played football. He later transferred to San Diego State University, where he completed his studies in Political Science and Economics.

Rich eventually relocated to the Bay Area, beginning a 35-year career in high tech. He held successful positions in sales, business development, and sales operations management at companies including Dell Technologies, McAfee, Oracle, and Cisco Systems. Throughout his career, Rich established a reputation as a self-starter and critical thinker who consistently achieved high-level performances aligned with strategic business objectives. In 2022, Rich and his wife of 30 years, Denise, moved from San Ramon to San Miguel to transition into retirement, which they both began in 2025.

In his free time, Rich enjoys a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle; you may see him hiking or camping in the mountains or at the coast, flying (he has held a private pilot license since 2019), open-water swimming, or doing Pilates. He and Denise enjoy traveling and plan to visit many beautiful and historic locations across the US. For the past eight years, Rich has been active as a volunteer coach and administrator for Special Olympics California and Operation Surf. He also plans to resume activities with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs alongside his 12-year-old retired Black Labrador, Swagger.