Richard Good

About Richard Good

With an extensive background and hands-on experience in GAAP Accounting, Graphic Design and Business Management, I moved from Florida to California with my family in 1990. My first position was with an international firm in Beverly Hills. I moved on to working with Paramount licensees on product design and distribution. I wanted to spend more time in Santa Barbara and seized a position at Regal Rents for a Sales and Event Consultant. Two years later, they offered me a position as General Manager. I moved our facilities to a new square foot location and built market share from $2M to $4M in annual revenue. In 2004, Regal was sold to Classic Party Rentals and we expanded to three warehouses with over square feet and almost $8M in revenue. From sites in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Buellton, we supplied a full catalog of event resources to the Central Coast. Classic became the nation’s largest party rental company with 33 locations nationwide and $300M in annual revenue. I learned a wealth of knowledge as we conquered numerous tactical pivots, lean initiatives and compliance requirements. My team received awards for Top Location and Top Sales Team and we achieved a strong safety record in an accident-prone industry. Including multiple 365-day periods without a loss of work injury. Serving on the Executive Committee and in the role of Treasurer for multiple terms with the non-profit DMO, Visit Santa Barbara, I have acquired a deep understanding of the Hospitality Industry. What if you could have a dedicated team member that is like an all-in-one business tool with an unrelenting positive attitude? One that is multifaceted, built from experience and crafted with resourcefulness. This is my trademark!

Experience

1. Board Member

   Visit Santa Barbara

   Jul 2021 — Present · Santa Barbara, CA, US