Skip Richards

Skip Richards is an accomplished sales leader currently serving as the Head of Sales at Rise since November 2025. Prior experiences include holding the position of Head of US Partnerships at Multiplier and serving as the HR Services Director for Strategic Partnerships at Paychex. Notably, Skip directed global sales at Velocity Global, LLC, leading a high-growth international team and engaging with executive leadership on strategic sales initiatives. Previous roles at Paychex encompassed leadership in regional sales and territory management, successfully increasing client bases and cultivating relationships with enterprise-level accounts. Skip began a career in account management at Accolade, Inc., contributing to healthcare solutions. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in History from Albright College and a high school diploma from Pottstown Senior High School.