Richard Giddens Jr. graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, an honors college, and will be serving as the CEO and Facility Director. As the Athletic Director at Upper Room Christian School, Rich was a school administrator, serving youth ages 5-19. As a pioneer, he founded Long Island’s 1^st post graduate basketball program. Student Athletes scored an average increase of 32% on the SAT and ACT which led to dozens of college scholarships. Rich also expanded the athletic department establishing the most concurrent sports teams in the school’s history. Rich founded two successful non-profit organizations, partnered with numerous charities, and has a proven history with over 25 years of community service. As the founder of Open Season Youth Corp, Rich worked with many “At Risk” youth, some struggling with drug addictions and recovery. Rich used sports, first basketball and then other sports as a drug and gang abatement tool, by providing youths a haven filled with positive activity and role models. This organization serviced over 100 youths yearly and was known to be very strong in student-athlete college placement. In partnership with the USDA, “As For Us & Our House”, is known for its community food distribution events and partnerships with numerous organizations. Rich also serves as the board treasurer of “Girl’s Set the Ground Rules” non-profit, which focuses on the growth and progression of young women and teenage girls. Rich currently serves as an advisor to the General Manager of the San Diego Padres. Rich also volunteers and serves at Living Grace Worship Cathedral in Middletown Delaware as a coordinator in Marriage Ministry and the Men’s Ministry.