Richard Burns

Richard Burns is a seasoned business executive and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Principal at FocusCFO since January 2020, Richard assists small and medium-sized businesses, particularly family-owned enterprises in Ohio, with financial forecasting and operational improvements. Previous roles include Senior Business Consultant at International Services, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of MesoCoat, Inc., and roles at Body Phyx International, Inc. and Encap Technologies Inc., alongside significant positions at PolyOne and LNP Engineering Plastics. Richard holds an MS in Engineering Management from Northeastern University and a BS in Plastics Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.