Rick French

Chief Executive Officer at

French/West/Vaughan LLC

Consumer Services

Commercial Services

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Rick French is the founder of French, which was founded in 1997.
He holds the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at French.
Currently, Mr. French is a Director at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. and Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
Mr. French's former positions include Chairman at Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. and Principal at Detroit Free Press, Inc. Mr. French received an undergraduate degree from Oakland University (Michigan).

Rick French active positions

Companies	Position	Start
French/West/Vaughan LLC French/West/Vaughan LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides media related marketing services	Chief Executive Officer	1996-12-31
Downtown Raleigh Alliance Downtown Raleigh Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in revitalization of Raleigh’s downtown by enhancing its quality of life and contributing to its economic success	Director/Board Member	2009-04-27
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum and hall of fame company	Director/Board Member	2009-04-27

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Former positions of Rick French

Companies	Position	End
Detroit Free Press, Inc. Detroit Free Press, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes a newspaper	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc., doing business as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the public relations and communications profession. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. PRSA serves a diverse membership through over 400 chapters, offering resources for career development, professional education, and ethical practice. The organization provides professional development opportunities such as certificate programs, webinars, conferences, and special events addressing industry challenges including AI in communications, crisis management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethical standards. PRSA offers the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential and related certifications, supports lifelong learning, and collaborates with its charitable arm to promote scholarships, internships, and research to increase representation in the profession. It hosts affinity groups, DEI-focused dialogues, and recognizes contributions to multicultural public relations. PRSA supports members at all career stages with tailored membership categories, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and networking platforms, and provides specialized programs for veterans transitioning to civilian public relations careers. The organization upholds a code of ethics emphasizing integrity and professionalism.	Chairman	-

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Oakland University (Michigan) Oakland University (Michigan) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum and hall of fame company	Consumer Services
French/West/Vaughan LLC French/West/Vaughan LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides media related marketing services	Commercial Services
Detroit Free Press, Inc. Detroit Free Press, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes a newspaper	Consumer Services
Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc., doing business as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the public relations and communications profession. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. PRSA serves a diverse membership through over 400 chapters, offering resources for career development, professional education, and ethical practice. The organization provides professional development opportunities such as certificate programs, webinars, conferences, and special events addressing industry challenges including AI in communications, crisis management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethical standards. PRSA offers the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential and related certifications, supports lifelong learning, and collaborates with its charitable arm to promote scholarships, internships, and research to increase representation in the profession. It hosts affinity groups, DEI-focused dialogues, and recognizes contributions to multicultural public relations. PRSA supports members at all career stages with tailored membership categories, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and networking platforms, and provides specialized programs for veterans transitioning to civilian public relations careers. The organization upholds a code of ethics emphasizing integrity and professionalism.	Commercial Services
Downtown Raleigh Alliance Downtown Raleigh Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in revitalization of Raleigh’s downtown by enhancing its quality of life and contributing to its economic success	Commercial Services