Rich and Dorothy have always dreamed about having our own flooring store. They had the opportunity to purchase Apollo Beach Flooring and More in March and they jumped on it. They love this area. They think of it as a beautiful quaint town. This area is growing and they felt they could make a contribution to the community with Rick's expertise and knowledge. Their #1 priority is customer service. Yes, customer service is alive and well at Apollo Beach Flooring & More. They strive to make everything right, no matter what it takes to satisfy a customer. They take pride in our work. If they wouldn't have it in their home, they won't put it in yours.

Rick was born in Oxford, England. His father is retired Air Force and his mother (deceased) was business manager for a local bank. He is one of 6 children. He has 4 sisters and 1 brother (deceased).

He moved to Tampa in 1956. He graduated from TR Robinson High School in 1975. He has 3 children. His daughter Rebecca is serving in the Air Force in Anchorage, Alaska. His son Richard III (Jimmy) is serving in the Coast Guard in Seattle, Washington, and his youngest son, Andrew just finished Heavy Equipment Operator training and is currently seeking employment.

Rick has 27 years in the flooring, cabinet and countertop industry. He has experience installing wood, laminate, tile, carpet, and remodeling kitchens and baths. He also builds custom cabinets, countertops, office furniture, entertainment centers, and the like.

Dorothy was born in Bermuda. Her father (deceased) was retired Navy and her mother is a homemaker. She has 2 daughters. Elizabeth is a veterinarian technician in Zephyrhills, FL and Becky is an Administrative Assistant in Morrisville, NC. She is the mother of Dorothy's grandaughter, Madeline, who is the light of their lives.

Dorothy followed her heart and moved to Tampa in July 2007 after she retired from the Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, NC. She worked as a teacher assistant in the kindergarten class for 14 years and 9 years as an elementary school secretary.

Rick and Dorothy met each other when they were 3 years old. Their families met every single summer at Tybee Island, Georgia for vacation. They hadn't seen each other for 20+ years. They finally met up again at her parent's 50th wedding anniversary 9 years ago and the rest as they say, is history!

They have 2 Papillion puppies. Harley is 1½ years old and Daisy is 1 year old. They have become their children since their own have left the house.