Richelle Drost

Richelle Drost has a robust background in customer operations, project management, and marketing across various companies. Currently, Richelle works at Gusto in Customer Operations and at Ardius as a Customer Success and R&D Credit Expert, specializing in automating and maximizing R&D tax credits for startups. Additionally, Richelle serves as a Project Manager at VentureTwelve, focusing on transformative technology investments. Previous experience includes roles in marketing and communications at Capital Consultants Management, developing strategic marketing plans at Genea, and customer-focused sales at Wells Fargo. Richelle holds an M.B.A. in Business Strategy & Marketing from Azusa Pacific University and a B.A. in Art History and Visual Communication from California State University, Fullerton.