Rick VanSant, ICD.D

Rick VanSant, ICD.D has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Rick has held senior roles in various companies, including being a Senior Advisor at MaRS Discovery District since November 2019 and a Director at Aclarus Ozone Water Systems since April 2019. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Audit Committee at Island Water Technologies in 2018 and worked as a Partner at 1440 Capital. Rick has also been involved in the water technology industry, serving as a Member of the Board of Advisors at waterNEXT since September 2020 and as the Interim CEO of Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP) from October 2018 to October 2019. Additionally, they held various roles at Acuva Technologies and UV Pure Technologies, where they contributed to the development and advancement of UV water purification systems. Their extensive experience also includes being the President and CEO, as well as the Chair and Co-founder, of Moneysworth & Best Quality Shoe Care, a leading retail service brand with over 300 franchised shoe repair stores.

Rick VanSant, ICD.D has a diverse education history. In 1971, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physics from Colgate University. Following this, from 1972 to 1973, they pursued a Master of Education (M Ed) degree with a focus on Education Administration at St. Lawrence University.

In 2007, Rick attended the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, where they completed an Institute of Corporate Directors' course. This course enhanced their knowledge and skills in corporate governance. Additionally, they participated in a program at the Ivey Business School at Western University in 2014, though the specific degree or field of study for this program is not provided.

In 2021, Rick VanSant attended the Institute of Corporate Directors and completed a course on the Oversight of Cybersecurity, further expanding their understanding of the business aspects related to cybersecurity.

Overall, Rick VanSant's education history highlights their pursuit of knowledge and expertise in various disciplines, including physics, education administration, corporate governance, and cybersecurity.