Experience

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  Management Dynamics, LLC

  • Aurora, CO

  • President

    • Jul 2014 - Present
    • Aurora, CO

    Management Dynamics is a consulting firm which specializes in management consulting, strategic integration, and training. In addition to consulting services, Richard Baca is also available for workshop and presentation work in the areas of staff motivation, multi-cultural relations and inter-personal dynamics.

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  Rocky Mountain SER

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Manager, Mental Health/Disabilities Services

    • 2011 - May 2014
    • Greater Denver Area

    Manage professional staff in the delivery of services for children requiring special needs programming and mental health intervention. Develop policy and compliance with strict regulatory standards. Facilitate and coordinate with MOUs with local education agencies and corporate as well as community organizations.

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  Congressman John T. Salazar

  • Grand Junction, Colorado Area

  • Regional Director

    • 2005 - 2011
    • Grand Junction, Colorado Area

     Responsible for policy and political representation of the Congressman in nine northwest counties of Colorado (Mesa, Montrose, Delta, Garfield, Pitkin, Routt, Rio Blanco, Jackson, Moffat). Administered Grand Junction, CO, regional office location, including supervision of two case workers and interns in all aspects of office management. This included official mailings, phone calls, congressional visits, and establishing contacts with elected officials, company representatives and other governmental officials. Served as a surrogate for the congressman at meetings, functions, official announcements; issued public pronouncements, policy statements and delivered speeches. Provided on-the-ground policy background and data collection used in the formulation of legislation. Coordinated delivery of case work services for constituents, and provided training and supervision of other district offices. Reviewed all public policy initiatives impacting regional area ranging from health care, water, transportation, environmental, EPA, wilderness, land exchanges, veterans affairs, immigration, mil-con, and appropriations. Served as key contact for all regional local elected officials and other congressional members on matters related to local, state, and federal issues.

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  Mesa State College

  • Grand Junction, Colorado Area

  • Assistant Vice President Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

    • Aug 1972 - May 2004
    • Grand Junction, Colorado Area

    Member of Presidents Cabinet - Responsible for administration of a major college Division inclusive of Counseling, Housing, Auxillary Enterprises, Health Services, Enrollment Services, Academic Support Services, Recreation Services, Career Services, Campus Discipline.