Rick Udell

Rick Udell is a seasoned professional in corporate development and mergers & acquisitions, currently serving as Vice President of Corporate Development and Mergers & Acquisitions at First Advantage since November 2024, following the acquisition of Sterling, where Rick held a similar position from April 2011 to October 2024. Prior experience includes roles at FFTW, such as Vice President of Pricing & Revenue Management and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, alongside earlier analytical roles at New Paradigm Resources Group and Goldman Sachs. Rick Udell earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences and Economics from Northwestern University.