Rick McCullough

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Rick

"I've realized that I have been very blessed through my family and career, and it's time for me to try to give back to my community."

Rick McCullough, based in Denver, has over 40 years of business experience, including roles as a CPA, controller, CFO, and CEO of public energy companies. He also owned three small family businesses. Rick is proud to have created approximately $1 billion in value for clients and led a company to a 300% increase in market value over 24 months.

After the loss of his wife, Rick became more focused on giving back to his community, joining Acumen to share his leadership and business experience with faith-minded CEOs. He understands the challenges of balancing the needs of employees, management, and ownership while staying grounded in personal values.

Rick holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in business and accounting, has attended specialized MBA-level courses in management, and held CPA and financial industry certifications. He has received numerous accolades, including being named in Who’s Who in America and selected as the top CEO in the U.S. for small-cap companies by IR Magazine. He has also been featured in national business magazines and TV.

More About Rick

Why Acumen?

I chose to join Acumen because it provides an opportunity to work closely with CEOs who are navigating the complex and often isolating challenges of leadership. With my experience in both large organizations and small businesses, I’m passionate about offering the support and strategic insight that helps leaders align their personal values with business decisions, ultimately driving sustainable success.

What challenges are CEOs facing today?

Leaders, especially CEOs, often face the difficult task of balancing the needs of employees, management, and ownership, all while staying grounded in their personal values. The pressure to make decisions that impact not only the company but the people within it can be overwhelming. Sometimes, having a confidential advisor who has walked in their shoes can make all the difference in navigating those challenges.

On a personal note...

How I recharge for the day.

I’ve shifted to working part-time, giving me the flexibility to maintain a balanced schedule. I make sure my workday is focused but not overwhelming, wrapping up early so I can unwind with music, dive into a good book, or enjoy some time watching TV.

Words that describe me best.

Creative, collaborative, honest, and hardworking.

Favorite activity after work.

After work, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and spending quality time with my family, especially my grandchildren.

Acumen is an exclusive community of CEOs & Owners focused on helping you grow your top line, optimize your bottom line and enrich your storyline.

Our affinity-centric approach creates a community that’s both an advisory board and a peer mastermind. In combining the best of both, Acumen unifies professionals whose businesses are in similar seasons and have similar characteristics, like revenue, employees, locations, competency, and demographic similarities.

Our commitment...

We develop healthy, growing businesses.

NOT a hospice or lifeline for a sinking ship.

We work on CEO/Business Owner issues.

NOT networking or small group study.

We are humble and teachable.

NOT for the “know it all” or
the person who has “all the answers.”

We share values, virtues & beliefs.

NOT for people whose walk
and talk lack significant alignment.