Rick Carter
Board Chair, Researcher he / him / hisRick Carter has a deep-rooted passion for sustainable design. He joined LHB in 1982 and was an early advocate for the firm’s pioneering work in “Healthy Building Design,” which began in 1991. Rick oversaw several of LHB’s early forays into healthy and energy-efficient buildings and has been a driving force in advancing both client and industry initiatives to combat climate change in the built environment. From 2019 to 2024, Rick served as LHB’s CEO and is now Chairman of the Board. Rick’s current project work involves planning an entirely carbon-free community with 1,000 jobs and 1,000 units of affordable housing while addressing building operations, industrial processes, and transportation emissions.
Active in the Community
Rick is actively engaged in his community. He serves on the Orono Parks Commission and chairs the board of Big Island Legacy, a nonprofit focused on the development of a wooded island property in Lake Minnetonka. Rick is also the founding race director for Big Island and Back, which organizes annual skiing and paddling events that support the ICA Food Shelf and Freshwater Society.
