Rick Purcell

Rick Purcell came to PCG after the acquisition of eWorker Technologies in November, 2001. In his 32 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, he has developed cost-saving technologies and innovative services for schools, districts, educational cooperatives, and state departments of education. He is currently engaged in marketing, product development, implementation, and customer satisfaction efforts. Products and services in his portfolio include Response to Intervention (RtI) systems for academics and behavior, data visualization and analytics, and Medicaid billing. Mr. Purcell's efforts in understanding the needs of educators have helped PCG grow its customer base by ensuring that products and services meet and ultimately serve the needs of students throughout their educational careers. He is active in a variety of civic and community groups, including the formation of The Asheville Technology Club, led by his teenage son with Asperger Syndrome. The club creates innovation opportunities for students in the community and has won statewide awards for robotic innovation. In addition, Mr. Purcell is a member of the Autism Society, Kentucky's Council for Exceptional Children (KY CEC), and the Kentucky Council for Administrators in Special Education (CASE).