Sam Ricks

Sam Ricks has a diverse work experience in the creative field. Sam was a founding member of Cotopaxi - Gear for Good and held the position of VP of Creative + Design from March 2017 onwards. Prior to that, they served as the Creative Director from October 2013 to March 2017. Sam also worked as an Illustrator at Sam Ricks, Inc. from February 2006 to the present. Additionally, Sam has experience as the Lead Graphic Design Faculty at The Art Institute of Salt Lake City from 2010 to 2013 and as a Design Director at Kinateder, Inc. from October 2006 to May 2008. Sam started their career as an Illustrator & Designer at Studies Weekly, Inc. from June 2004 to October 2006.

Sam Ricks has a Master's degree in Publications Design from the University of Baltimore, which was completed from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2007, they graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University. Their education history started at Winslow High School, where they completed their high school education from 1996 to 2000. No specific degree or field of study is outlined for their high school education.