Rick Raybin is a Director and the Treasurer for the Open Door Education Foundation.

He joined the Open Door in July of 2001. He is the first financial professional to serve as the Treasurer of the Foundation and has introduced a number of policies and procedures to strengthen the Foundation's financial management.

Rick graduated from Bowdoin College with a Bachelor of Arts in the interdisciplinary major of Economics and Tennis. He earned a Masters in Business Administration from the Columbia Graduate School of Business with a concentration in Accounting and Finance. He is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years experience as a Chief Financial Officer. He has worked with several not-for-profit organizations, including serving as Treasurer or VP Finance for The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and the Hillsborough Schools Foundation. He was a founder and the first Chairman and President of the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries. He is also a director of the Financial Executives International Silicon Valley Chapter.

Who opened doors for me: My parents by encouraging me to pursue educational opportunities. My wonderful college and graduate school professors who introduced me to the world of economics and business. The partners at RREEF who saw my potential and gave me unimagined opportunities and wonderful support at an early stage in my career.

Why I work for Open Door: I want America to strengthen its leadership in the industry of the future, information technology. I want to help our youth by encouraging them to enter into what I know is a very worthwhile and important field.

When I'm not working for Open Door: I spend a lot of my free time with my children and playing tennis. I also continue to pursue other business opportunities.

My greatest happiness: Is spending time with my family and friends. [Pictured above is my daughter Haley.]