Team

Richard has over 30 years of experience in international private equity fund management, real estate investment, investment banking and entrepreneurship. He has lived in DC, London, Moscow, Dubai and now resides in Colorado where he is a founding partner at Ridgefield Partners. He also owns a national transportation logistics company. Before co-founding Ridgefield Partners, Rich worked on a wide array of private equity investments in various sectors including power infrastructure, telecoms, retail, transportation, and real estate. He also ran part of Dubai’s sovereign wealth fund. Rich graduated with a Master’s Degree in finance and economics from Harvard University and also received a BSc in Geoscience from the University of Toronto.

Liz is an accomplished attorney, business executive, and a published author. Before joining Ridgefield, Liz was a Partner at Hogan Lovells and operated her own private practice for 15 years. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, swimming, cycling, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is also currently serving as the Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Ballet. Liz earned her BA from Yale and two graduate degrees, including her J.D., from Columbia University.

Brian Savage is a seasoned business executive and sought-after subject matter expert in every aspect of mining – including grassroots exploration, production, commodity markets, and capital markets. After beginning his career as a Mining Engineer, Brian transitioned into positions in finance and investment banking. During this period, he was instrumental in growing the global Mining & Metals businesses for prominent financial institutions including The Bank of New York, Sharps-Pixley, Bank of Montreal, and Nesbitt Burns Securities (now BMO Capital Markets). He has also served as a Board Member and Advisor to several mineral and mining exploration and development companies, including two that were listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

Jay is a successful finance professional with over 33 years of experience. He has held senior executive roles in public accounting, commercial banking, manufacturing, telecom, and transportation & logistics companies. He has a proven track record of success driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and profitability. Jay has been involved – as both a corporate officer and as an advisor – with negotiating, closing, and integrating several M&A transactions.  He is also a licensed CPA and holds a MBA in finance from Portland State University.