Rick Spear is an Analyst at Enceladus and joined the firm after a distinguished 22+ year career in the U.S. military, where he retired as a Sergeant Major.

Serving in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, Rick was a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. He executed four significant overseas deployments, including Afghanistan and Iraq, showcasing adaptability and operational expertise in diverse environments. In his various deployments, he developed experience in strategic operations and organizational transformation.

Some key assignments for Rick in the Special Forces included: training hundreds of U.S. Soldiers and thousands of foreign counterparts to enhance military readiness and operational effectiveness across global missions; coordinating complex logistics, mission planning, and resource management to achieve objectives with precision and efficiency; advising military units and law enforcement agencies to foster collaboration and strengthen capabilities; and implementing technology and performance measurement systems to drive scalability, optimize workflows, and enhance performance standards.

A holder of a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of North Florida, Rick combines a strong financial foundation with Green Beret-honed leadership skills, bringing a results-driven approach to private equity. Outside of work, Rick loves traveling with his family in their RV, exploring all the incredible sights this great country has to offer.