Richard Frierson
Summary: Richard is a native of Lake County and a graduate of Waukegan High School. He also earned his Associate of Arts from the College of Lake County. Richard works for W.W. Grainger as a software engineer, analyzing, designing and building backend solutions for their Inventory management division. Richard is a life-long learner and is constantly looking for new ways to develop himself and his community. Currently Richard serves as a Commissioner for Police/Fire for the City of Zion. He is president for the Coalition for Healthy Communities, an IL non-profit that focuses on health, wellness and removing social barriers for residents in the Zion-Benton tri-community.
Richard’s Why: To empower everyday citizens to increase their leadership and sphere of influence via education, financial literacy and civic engagement.
A Favorite Quote: It doesn’t matter what you call yourself. You are what you PRACTICE, not what you believe” Minister Louis Farrakhan
Hobbies: Richard is a lifelong learner and enjoys reading, trading markets, financial coaching, bicycling, traveling, all things business and spending time with family.
