Richard Kinigson

Richard Kinigson, LSSBB, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Starting in 2004, they held multiple roles at Prestige Employee Administrators, including Director of Operations, Director of Corporate Compliance, and Director of HR/Client Services. Richard achieved significant growth for the company, increasing the number of clients from 40 to 350 and managing over 10,000 employees. In 2014, they served as Vice President of Operations at AdminHR, LLC, where they conducted a comprehensive analysis and implemented strategies for adapting to the changing external environment. In 2015, Richard joined ADP as the Total Source - Comprehensive Services Group Manager, managing a 13-member HR service team and overseeing operations for nearly 200 clients. Richard consistently exceeded performance goals and achieved exceptional results. Richard then joined RotoWire in 2011 as a Beat Writer, contributing to the company until 2020. From 2020 to 2021, they served as the Senior Director of Operations at Makai HR, overseeing daily business activities and managing resources. Currently, Richard is the Human Resources Director at Hawaii Residency Programs, leading and directing the HR department in recruitment, talent management, employee benefits, and compliance.

Richard Kinigson, LSSBB, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Communication, General from the New York Institute of Technology, with studies lasting from 1981 to 1986. In addition to their degree, they also obtained the certifications of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the Six Sigma Global Institute in July 2019, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from the same institution in September 2017.