Richard Glass

Richard Glass has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Richard started their career as a Customer Service Representative at Blockbuster, where they handled customer transactions, collections, and inventory management. Richard then transitioned to the public sector, working for the City of Baytown, TX, where they performed pump and motor maintenance duties and later joined the Utility Construction department, focusing on water and sewer line installation and record-keeping. Richard also gained experience as a Real Estate Appraiser, working as a trainee under a certified appraiser and conducting field work and paperwork related to appraisals. In the field of sports coaching, Richard served as the Head Volleyball Coach for both the Houston Stellar and Texas Revolution Volleyball teams, engaging with players, parents, and other coaches to develop teamwork, leadership, and personal goals. Currently, they hold the position of Plans Examiner at the City of La Porte, where they review building plans and ensures compliance with codes and regulations.

Richard Glass obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business/Commerce, General from The University of Alabama from 2018 to 2021. Richard then pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Louisiana State University starting in 2021. In terms of additional certifications, Richard acquired various qualifications, including the Google Digital Garage - The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google in April 2021, the Building Official certification from the International Code Council in August 2020, and the ICS 300 and ICS 400 certifications from FEMA in February 2020. Other certifications obtained by Richard include the Residential Electrical Inspector certification from the International Code Council in December 2019, the State Plumbing Inspector certification from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners in September 2018, and the Building Plans Examiner and Residential Plumbing Inspector certifications from the International Code Council in November 2017 and October 2017, respectively. Additionally, Richard holds certifications in areas such as Certified Flood Plain Manager, FEMA-related trainings (ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, and IS 800), and Volleyball Coaching and Training (IMPACT Certified and CAP 1 Certified) obtained from USA Volleyball in October 2009. There is no specific information regarding Richard's education at Lee College; however, their field of study there is mentioned as accounting.