Richard L. Townsend

Rich Townsend is the President of R. L. Townsend & Associates, Inc., which has been in continuous operation since July 1984. Mr. Townsend’s experience includes conducting contract compliance audits and construction cost control consulting services in connection with construction and design contracts for multi-million dollar manufacturing, university, and school district facilities; regional shopping centers; apartment complexes; office buildings; hotels; convention centers; airports; banks; hospitals; warehouse distribution facilities; retail stores; office interior finish work; theme parks; and land development projects.

Prior to establishing his consulting firm, Rich served 13 years in several staff and audit management positions for J C Penney, specializing in real estate and construction audit activities. Mr. Townsend is a Certified Internal Auditor and a Certified Public Accountant. He is a 1971 graduate of Waynesburg (PA) College where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in accounting.