Richard Forness

Richard Forness is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Sales Representative at Epicor Software since September 2021, Richard is responsible for expanding the automotive aftermarket service and repair segment in the United States and Canada, achieving remarkable sales performance recognized by the Circle of Excellence award in FY23. Prior roles include Vice President Technology General Manager at TBC Corporation, where Richard led the reemergence of the R. O. Additionally, Richard held positions at AudaExplore (formerly ADP) as Director of National Accounts and District Manager, contributing to significant revenue growth and client retention. Richard also worked as a Contributing Editor for ABRN, providing insights on best practices in collision estimating and sales operations. Richard holds a degree from St. Cloud State University.