Richard Garcia

Richard Garcia is a seasoned professional in information security governance and risk management, currently serving as Manager of Information Security Governance and Risk at Equity Residential since February 2022. Previously, Richard held various roles at Grainger, including IT Security Consultant and Information Technology Security Analyst, and at TEKsystems as an IT Security Specialist. Richard's experience at HSBC as a Technology Risk Senior Specialist involved creating and implementing governance processes for risk assessments and third-party connections. Earlier in his career, Richard worked at Intel Corporation as an IT Manager, utilizing expertise in IT security patch management and compliance. Richard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, specializing in business, management, marketing, and related support services.