Richard Paysor

Richard has over 50 years experience in various executive office and entrepreneur endeavors. After eight years with a Big 8 CPA firm he became Vice President - Taxes and Governmental Affairs with a multi-national Fortune 500 Company. Leaving the public arena after 12 years, he formed Trident Energy, First Capitol Associates and The Fairborne Group. These entities engaged in oil and gas exploration in Oklahoma, provided mid-market merger and acquisition services and commercial real estate services for foreign investors. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Rusty Wallace, Inc. - (a diverse holding company involved in air transportation, auto dealerships and real estate ventures). He is a former Board Member of the Greater St. Louis United Way and The Darrell Gwynn Foundation. Mr Paysor is a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.