Richard Walker

Richard Walker became the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer for Goodwill in 2019. He is responsible for developing and directing all departmental activities and strategies of the Finance, Business Intelligence and Strategic Planning departments. His passion is to maximize the financial strength of Goodwill to ensure it will be able to serve our community both now and in the future.

Since joining Goodwill in 2013, Richard has served as Controller, Vice President of Business Intelligence, Analytics & Planning, and Vice President of Finance & Planning. Prior to joining Goodwill, he spent more than 20 years serving in a variety of senior financial management roles in several nonprofit organizations, including two start-up performing arts organizations.

Richard was born in Tennessee but has lived in Charlotte for most of his life. He obtained a B.S in Accounting from the University of Tennessee. When not at work, he can be found spending time with his wife and children.