Leadership
Ricardo A. Bailey is the Founder and President of RICAR Business Consulting LLC. A retired U.S. Army Contracting Officer with over 21 years of distinguished service, Ricardo brings extensive expertise in acquisition, logistics, supply chain management, contract management, and contingency operations, gained through diverse global assignments during both combat and strategic missions. He holds a master’s degree in Procurement and Acquisition Management and is a certified DAWIA Contracting Professional. Ricardo’s leadership philosophy emphasizes mission-driven excellence, servant leadership, and empowering teams to deliver accountable, results-oriented service in every engagement. Under his guidance, RBC combines military precision with innovation to surpass client expectations and foster public-sector advancement.
Hopeton A. Bryan is the Vice President of RICAR Business Consulting LLC, a transformative leader with over two decades of experience in logistics, operations, and supply chain strategy. As a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) candidate and Certified Six Sigma Master Belt, he drives innovation through Lean, Agile, and Gemba Kaizen designs. Hopeton’s leadership spans digital transformation, ESG alignment, and client focused consulting, delivering measurable results across high stakes government and commercial projects. Grounded in ethical leadership and operational precision, he ensures that RBC’s services are future ready, impact driven, and strategically aligned with sustainable outcomes.