Bob Richards

As a diversified and multi-talented executive, Bob Richards joined the Nikken family with over 11 years of network marketing industry experience. He was co-founder and CEO of Kaire International and played an active role in the Institute for Strategic Forecasting to help establish the multi-level marketing curriculum in colleges. Before the multi-level industry, he worked with Exxon, Union Texas Petroleum (Allied Chemical), Carbonit Exploration, and most recently, was president and CEO of Trans Energy Corp. Bob has an impressive athletic background, which fits perfectly with the Nikken wellness philosophy. As state champion in cross-country and track, The Detroit News selected him as Michigan's Outstanding Athlete. He later became an NCAA All-American and National Champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase. He was on the USA High Altitude Olympic Training Team in 1968, won his heat in the 1972 Olympic Trials, and was inducted into the Brigham Young University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977. Most recently, Bob was a torchbearer for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic games Torch Relay. Bob carries the spirit of Vision 2010 in all aspects of his corporate responsibilities while implementing powerful enhancements along with effective communications.