Biography of Richard Appleton

Richard Appleton is a seasoned entrepreneur, licensed commercial contractor, and operations director with more than two decades of hands-on experience leading multi-million-dollar commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across the Southeast. Holding licenses in 13 states and a proven record managing complex, large-scale contracts, Richard brings the strategic insight, negotiation expertise, and regulatory knowledge necessary to navigate sophisticated sales, mergers, and acquisitions—making him uniquely equipped as a business broker.



Throughout his career, Richard has built a reputation for aligning technical operations with business outcomes, serving as the critical bridge between field execution and executive strategy. His leadership spans every stage of the project lifecycle—from site inspections and proposal development to contract administration, compliance oversight, and final delivery—consistently ensuring safety, profitability, and precision.

Respected for his integrity and attention to detail, Richard has served as a trusted expert witness for attorneys and insurance carriers in high-stakes cases involving electrocution, fire, personal injury, and equipment failure. After successfully managing the sale and full transfer of ownership of his own electrical contracting business, he gained firsthand insight into the business transition process from both sides of the table.

Professional Highlights:
• Expert consultant and witness in litigation involving electrical safety, design flaws, and system failures.
• Directed multi-million-dollar commercial and industrial construction projects across 13 licensed states.
• Spearheaded the valuation, negotiation, and sale of his own business to a private equity firm, ensuring a smooth ownership transition.
• Recognized for precision, professionalism, and an exceptional ability to bridge operational and strategic priorities.