Rick McCullough

Professional Background & Expertise

Rick brings more than 40 years of executive leadership, financial oversight, and public company governance experience to Grace with Hope Counseling Center. He currently serves part-time as a CEO coach with Acumen in Denver, advising senior leaders and faith-based executives.

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Rick began his career as a CPA and practicing auditor before advancing into middle and senior management roles across public and private businesses. He later spent six years in investment banking, leading specialty finance practices, and concluded his corporate career as Chairman and CEO of two publicly traded energy companies in Denver. Over the course of his career, he helped create more than $1 billion in value for owners and clients and was nationally recognized as a leading CEO among U.S. small-cap public companies.

 

Areas of Focus

• Executive leadership and governance

• Financial oversight and accountability

• Strategic growth and value creation

• Advisory support for faith-based organizations

 

Leadership & Community Engagement

Rick has extensive nonprofit governance experience. He previously served on the board of ACE Scholarships and currently serves on the advisory board of CrossPurpose. He provides executive-level coaching to faith-based CEOs throughout Denver and is an active member of The Pearl Church.

 

Philosophy & Personal Commitment

Rick is passionate about strengthening mission-driven organizations through sound governance, strategic clarity, and principled leadership. He believes strong stewardship enables nonprofits to serve families with excellence and integrity. Rick and his wife have two grown children and two grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, reading, and music.