Richelle is a native of Philadelphia, PA, graduating from Nazareth Academy. She holds a Masters Degree in Human Resources/Labor Relations from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. She is also a United States Vietnam-era veteran and lived in West Germany for over seven years. Currently Richelle owns her own management consulting firm and is a licensed affiliate with Axxiom Franchise Advisors, LLC. Richelle began her consulting career with the Barnes Foundation in Merion, PA and has provided museum consultative services to the Rochester Museum & Science Center, the Frederick Douglas Resource Center and the Baobab Cultural Center, all located in Rochester, New York. Prior to going into consulting, Richelle worked for the PA Historical and Museum Commission in Harrisburg, PA responsible for over 2.5 million artifacts in Harrisburg, PA and 27 historical sites throughout Pennsylvania. She served as a Collections Manager and Project Manager for automating the PHMC's museum collection. Richelle has also worked as an Executive Director for President Clinton's Birthplace Foundation in Hope, Arkansas. She has also worked as the North Texas Operations Director for MediSend International in Dallas, Texas. MediSend is a non-profit organization which shipped U.S. excess medical supplies and equipment to 66 developing countries. During her tenure, MediSend exceeded its shipment goals.

Richelle is a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Wilmington, and is currently a member of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce, Newark #1 BNI (Business Networking International), NAWBO National and NAWBO Delaware. She is also a member of News4Women and BWN (Business Women Network). Richelle has been affiliated and served on the Board of Directors with such organizations as the American Association of Museums, the Junior League of Harrisburg, the Historical Society of Dauphin County, Altrusa International, Executive Women International and CONTACT Harrisburg and the National Board of CONTACT USA. She was also a member of "Who's Who in Executive Females." Richelle speaks three languages, namely English, German and French.

Richelle is married and the proud grandmother of triplets who live in New Hope, PA. Richelle and her husband, Jerry, currently reside in Elkton, Maryland.

Richelle Rodgers, Owner
RJR Business Services, LLC
A Licensed Affiliate-Axxiom Franchise Advisors
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