Folks—the news is official: Dave Ricketts, the “R” in RDH and one of our three co-founders is officially retired! We hope you make the most of this next chapter in life (we’ll be living vicariously through you), but we couldn’t send you off without hearing from some of the people you’ve inspired and impacted most over the years.
From your friends and family at RDH: Happy retirement, Dave!
“Having Dave at the helm really transformed us into industry leaders, and he never got distracted by quick wins or lost sight of our values and big-picture goals.”
— Marcus Dell | Co-Founder & Principal Emeritus
“The power of Dave’s balanced, focused, and inspiring leadership style can’t be understated. I’ve carried the confidence with me throughout my entire career.”
“The power of Dave’s balanced, focused, and inspiring leadership style can’t be understated. I’ve carried the confidence with me throughout my entire career.”— Brian Hubbs | Co-Founder, Principal, Senior Building Science Specialist
“His calm and steadying leadership style during the leaky condo crisis stayed constant throughout his entire career. His guidance, technical expertise, and focus helped put RDH on the map and grow into the firm we are today.”
“His calm and steadying leadership style during the leaky condo crisis stayed constant throughout his entire career. His guidance, technical expertise, and focus helped put RDH on the map and grow into the firm we are today.”— Warren Knowles | Principal, Senior Building Science Specialist
“Dave’s calm, conversational way of communicating while still solving the problem brings people together. I’ve learned so much from him.”
“Dave’s calm, conversational way of communicating while still solving the problem brings people together. I’ve learned so much from him.”— Paul Kernan | Principal, Senior Building Science Specialist
“Dave has been an advocate for building science education at RDH and on behalf of all AEC practitioners. He was the impetus for RDH’s Training and Publications team at RDH which is transforming the industry with cutting-edge resources and training.”
“— Bailey Brown | Principal, Building Science Specialist
“I’ve learned a lot from my dad. One of the most important things is that at the end of the day, it’s about people. What we do as industry leaders has a big impact on the individuals that use and live in the buildings we work on, but also the wonderful people at RDH who have the privilege to make them better.”
“I’ve learned a lot from my dad. One of the most important things is that at the end of the day, it’s about people. What we do as industry leaders has a big impact on the individuals that use and live in the buildings we work on, but also the wonderful people at RDH who have the privilege to make them better.”— Lorne Ricketts | Regional Director – Canada West, Building Science Specialist
“Dave doesn’t elevate himself above others. He genuinely cares about people and wants them to succeed. This is one of his remarkable leadership strengths, among many.”
“Dave doesn’t elevate himself above others. He genuinely cares about people and wants them to succeed. This is one of his remarkable leadership strengths, among many.”— Eunice Chow | Lead Learning Designer
“Dave’s leadership philosophy has stuck with me since I joined RDH. ‘Leaders are not named or promoted; leaders make themselves by leading.’ Dave is exemplar of this idea, his leadership is natural, steadfast, and inspirational.”
“Dave’s leadership philosophy has stuck with me since I joined RDH. ‘Leaders are not named or promoted; leaders make themselves by leading.’ Dave is exemplar of this idea, his leadership is natural, steadfast, and inspirational.”— Ariel Levy | President, Senior Building Science Specialist
