Richard Q. Opler

Mr. Opler started his business career at World’s Finest Chocolate, Inc., Chicago, where he filled roles in both sales and factory management, He also was involved in design decisions and architect selection for a new office building for the firm.

Beginning in 1986, he became a commercial real estate agent in Seattle, specializing in apartment buildings, and then gradually transitioned into property development, with projects ranging from retail to high end housing in Washington and California. He also has been involved with the formation of small startup companies, and served on the boards of Seattle Chocolate Co., H2O Technologies, and GlyEco, Inc. He was a V.P at H2O Technologies, Inc. and chairman of the Board of Directors Audit Committee at GlyEco. In 2016 he was nominated by his political party for an unsuccessful run for a Colorado House of Representatives seat.

Mr. Opler graduated magna cum laude in 1977 with a B.A. degree and a major in Art History (Architecture). He later received an M.B.A degree from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (now known as Booth).