Name: Rich Rector
Age: 61
Title: President, Realty Executives International
Married/Single: Married (37 years to the same person)
Kids: Yes
Live: Paradise Valley
I was born…
in Pueblo, CO.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
no traffic like LA
I’m listening to…
Jazz on iTunes Radio and Pandora
My family…
keeps me young.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
either Paul McCartney or Bill Gates.
One thing I cannot live without…
good music.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
an Olympic diver and a rock and roll guitarist.
I’m inspired by…
disruptive innovation.
The one person who motivates me is…
my wife.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
to create a political system where the people who SHOULD be in politics actually would WANT to be.
The perfect day would be…
morning walk on the beach, a round of golf, sunset back on the beach with bottle of great wine, fine-dining with bare feet in the sand.
My first job was…
cleaning test-tubes at a medical lab
My favorite escape…
Park City, any time of year.
My life…
is not as complicated as most people might think.
I’m currently working on…
collecting guitars.
Always…
be truthful.
Never…
assume anything.
Favorite Quote…
“Trust but verify.”
My Pet Peeve(s)…
Politicians that have never had to meet payroll or run a business.