Rick has been an Ojai resident since 1972. A medical doctor by profession, Rich has served the community as a family physician. He has a broad range of interests, including Ojai Festivals (past President), Ojai Rotary West, Special Children's Foundation, The Center for Earth Concerns, Living Treasures and making videos. He is married to Cindi and has three children, Maile, Tamara and David.

Dr. Gould is willing to share his life experiences and how to solve problems. His 1996 program dealt with empowering individuals to tackle problems in the community, school, workplace, life in general, and developing techniques for bringing such problems to a successful conclusion.