Rick is a revered community leader and small business owner who is actively involved in numerous organizations, including the National Rifle Association’s Board of Directors, National Christian Foundation-Houston, Memorial Hermann Health System’s Board of Directors, and Kingdom Advisors Champions.
In 2008, Governor Rick Perry appointed Rick to the Texas Judicial Council.  In 2016, Governor Greg Abbott appointed him to serve as a commissioner of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and in 2019 Governor Abbott appointed Rick to serve as Chairman.  From 2016-2020, Rick served on the Hispanic Advisory Council for the President of the United States.  
He is the founding partner and CEO of Patron Partners, a wealth management and financial planning firm in Houston.  In all areas of life Rick endeavors to establish meaningful lifelong relationships. Rick enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, spending time on his ranch and entertaining family and friends. Rick and his wife, Laura have four children: two daughters and two sons and are actively involved with their church, Champion Fellowship in Brenham, Texas.

When I started Nature Nate’s Honey Co., I was asked by a mentor, “What do you want to do with a honey company?” My quick answer was, “I want to help people.” I desired to create a company, not just sell a product. By creating a company, we would be able to provide fair-paying jobs and, ultimately through the sale of honey, be able to make a tangible impact in the lives of others. Always starting with making the most pure, best-tasting honey for our customers. On my business card I have the title of “Chief Steward.” A steward is someone entrusted to manage and oversee something that does not belong to them. My belief of stewardship is grounded in the principle that everything I own has been provided to me by the Lord in order to steward for His purposes. It is motivating and challenging to maintain a proper understanding and perspective on this purpose of mine at Nature Nate’s.