Ric, a native Michigander, currently resides in Colorado with his wife and youngest son. After high school he decided that he wanted to serve his country, so he joined the US Navy and is now a Disabled Veteran of Desert Storm. In his many years, Ric has discovered that he loves to write and he loves to help people. His first book, Stages...A journey towards acceptance, was a labor of love and written in honor of his niece, Stephanie Wolbers, whom departed this world way too early.