Dick Hughs lived in Reno from 1977 to 1990 and returned in 2001. He holds a BS in physics and a Ph.D. in mathematics.
Early in his career he became involved with business and military applications of computers and management information systems. He had a software consulting and investment analysis firm, was a management consultant in a national firm in New York and then became Associate Dean of New York University's Graduate School of Business - managed operations and program delivery. He became Dean of the UNR College of Business, Corporate VP (planning and new business development) of Sierra Pacific Resources and then Dean of the State U of NY at Albany Business School and MBA program director helping MBA grads start businesses and develop their careers. Established the Institute for Health Care Management.
He has served on corporate, financial institution and civic organization Boards of Directors. Joined SCORE in November, 2002.
Specialties: Business Information, Systems, Consulting, Customer Service, Education, Training