Dr. Rich Lombardo is the Executive Director of Bellevue University’s Workforce Academy. Dr. Lombardo began his career in financial services where he specialized in building operational infrastructure that enabled his organization to achieve its goals. He focused on product and people development, and on creating a series of systems and resources to help people grow and effectively perform their roles. Dr. Lombardo earned an MBA and then his doctorate in Adult Education, and for the last 15 years has been focused on designing, developing and delivering online, hybrid, and in-person programs for colleges and for organizations.