Gary Richardson

Gary Richardson is President and CEO of RICHARDSON CONSULTING that specializes in Diversity Education. He is a Certified Diversity Facilitator and lead Air National Guard instructor for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute in Cocoa Beach, FL. Gary is also a Certified Mediator for both the Department of Defense and the Onondaga County Court System and has conducted several mediation sessions resulting in positive resolutions.

Since 1999, Mr. Richardson has trained and educated organizations on sensitive topics such as sexual harassment, conflict resolution, and diversity. He trains over 1000 participants on an annual basis and delivers an entertaining presentation that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish. In 2004, he was appointed as the Equal Opportunity Officer for 174th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard Unit in Syracuse, NY and in 2009, he was chosen as the Air National Guard Equal Opportunity Officer of the Year. He has been the Honorary Speaker for Empire State College Commencement Ceremonies and is regularly invited as a Keynote Speaker on college campuses across the State of New York.

Mr. Richardson is also the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer for the New York State Police and holds the rank of lieutenant.