Rick Culley, Ph.D.
LAS VEGAS / FOUNDING FAMILY
Rick Culley was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both his parents have a historic connection with Las Vegas. His mother, Virginia Chavez, arrived in the early 1920s with her family, recognized not only as one of the earliest Hispanic families but a founding family of Las Vegas. Rick’s father, Paul E. Culley, came to Las Vegas in 1931 to work on the construction of Hoover Dam. When the dam opened, he was hired by the Bureau of Reclamation as a “Rigger.” Paul was very actively involved in the community until his untimely death in 1962. The Paul E. Culley Elementary School was named in his honor.
Following his parents’ example of commitment to community, Rick actively supports the Paul E. Culley School by doing volunteer work with the Principal, as well as coaching, and conducting training for teachers, administrators, and support staff. In addition, Rick has done volunteer work with Bishop Gorman High School, The Jewish Federation, the Las Vegas and Henderson, NV, Chambers of Commerce, First Med Health and Wellness Center, and Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada.
RICK’S FAMILY
Rick’s wife, Laura, whom he met in New York City, is a board certified Physician in Internal Medicine and currently Associate Dean for Community Engagement at the new School of Medicine at UNLV.
Laura and Rick have three sons: Paul 30, a graduate of the University of Southern California, Luke 27, a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago, and Alex 24, a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Southern California.
ADVANCED MASTERY / ADJUNCT PROFESSOR USC
The Marshall Goldsmith Behavioral coaching group certified Rick for his “Advanced Mastery” in Executive Coaching in 2005.
To continuously improve and advance his expertise, Rick serves as Adjunct Professor in the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California (USC). He teaches Leadership in the Executive Master of Leadership (EML) program, as well as a graduate course in Strategic Planning.
NYSE / WORLD TRADE CENTER
Prior to moving back to Las Vegas in 1989, Rick worked at the New York Stock Exchange as Director of Executive and Management Development from 1985-1988. At the NYSE, Rick successfully designed and managed the first executive development programs for senior officers and directors. His initial focus was to help implement the Exchange’s complex strategic planning process.
Previously, Rick worked at the World Trade Center as the Executive Development Administrator for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, from 1977-1985. He designed and conducted the Agency’s first leadership development programs for senior management.
PRESENTATIONS / FACILITATION
Rick provides informative and insightful presentations to major corporations, industry groups and professional associations. He is a highly effective facilitator of Executive Retreats, Board Meetings and Seminars. Rick is recognized for his ability to work successfully with high level, challenging and demanding groups tasked with getting a result in a tight time frame.
LECTURING / TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Over his career, Rick has lectured at Columbia University and the New School for Social Research. He was an Adjunct Associate Professor at New York University for eight years teaching courses in Leadership, Policy and Administration. He was the recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award. Rick has served on the Advisory Board of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Continuing Education.
EDUCATION
Rick received his Masters and Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy Analysis from the University of Southern California, 1980. His undergraduate degree was in Political Science and Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach, 1971.
