Richard Climenhage

Richard Climenhage has over 25 years of diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Richard currently serves as the Senior Director of Operations Planning & Development at DroneBase since January 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Principal at FoodGrade Group from December 2015 to August 2022. From September 2018 to September 2019, they held the position of VP, Renewable Energy Operations at PrecisionHawk. Before that, they served as the VP of Operations at InspecTools, Inc (Acquired by PrecisionHawk) from June 2016 to September 2018. Richard also has experience as the Owner - General Manager at Firefly Kitchens, LLC (Acquired) from August 2008 to December 2015, where they played a crucial role in growing the business. Richard started their career at IBM as a Manager, World-Wide Curriculum Management from March 2006 to July 2008. Richard then worked as the Director of Technical Services at Micromuse, Inc. (Acquired by IBM) from May 2000 to March 2006. Prior to that, they were the Director of Professional Service and Global Education at Sterling Software (Acquired by CA) from April 1999 to May 2000. Richard also served as the Manager of Educational Services at Interlink Computer Sciences (Acquired by Sterling Software) from December 1995 to April 1999. Richard began their professional journey at Legent Corporation (Acquired by CA) as a Systems Engineer from July 1994 to December 1995. Throughout their career, Richard has showcased their expertise in operations planning, development, curriculum management, technical services, professional service, and global education.

Richard Climenhage has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Physics from McMaster University. Richard also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Jessup University. The specific start and end years for their education are not provided.