Rick has been with the Shaw Group since 1972. Following his graduation from George Brown College that year, Rick earned his RDT in 1973. During Rick’s tenure with Shaw, he has grown a 5-person facility, strictly doing dentures, into a 27-person full service lab dedicated to meeting all the requirements of all its’ valued customers. Throughout his career, Rick has introduced a number of service areas to Shaw Kingston, including Crown and Bridge and Ceramics in 1976 and a Chrome department in 1980. Most notably, Rick has been a pioneer in Implant technology, working with the various Implant systems since 1978 as a teacher and technologist. In addition, Rick has been very active within the lab profession, recognized as both Past President of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario and as Past President of the Commercial Dental Laboratory Conference.

As lab manager, Rick is very proud of his team and credits much of their success to the strong technical skills they have developed. However, he does consider Shaw Kingston’s greatest strength to be its’ consistent open line of communication with its’ doctors. Rick believes this commitment to communication both outside and within the lab is the key component to the continued growth and success of the lab. 

Mission Statement:

“Excellence in people, product and service. Our emphasis is on communication, quality and delivery. We believe in providing an excellent product at a reasonable price."