Richard Shalkop

Richard Shalkop, CPA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in senior leadership roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer for The Pickle Juice Company since May 2025, Richard has previously held key positions such as Chief Accounting Officer and EVP of Strategic Finance & Operations at Antelope, and Chief Financial Officer at Ark Naturals. Richard's background includes a substantial tenure at Tech Data, where various senior management roles focused on corporate treasury and international finance spanned over a decade. Prior experience encompasses consulting for CFO Alliance, Inc., auditing at Deloitte and Vestal & Wiler, CPAs, and a strong foundational education in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University.