Rick Fortier
About Rick Fortier
Rick Fortier is a Senior Lead Research Engineer and Assistant Vice President at FM Global, with extensive experience in research engineering and community service as a foster and adoptive parent.
Title and Current Positions
Rick Fortier holds the title of Senior Lead Research Engineer. He is currently working at Fitchburg State University as an Industrial Advisory Board Member. Also, he serves as the Assistant Vice President and Senior Lead Research Engineer at FM Global, and has been with the company since 2007.
Professional Experience
Rick Fortier has over three decades of experience in the engineering and technology sectors. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Invensys Building Systems as a Systems Specialist in New Business Development from 2000 to 2007. He also served as a Computer Specialist at Hollingsworth & Vose from 1987 to 1999.
Education and Academic Background
Rick Fortier completed a Bachelor of Science degree in the Management of Information Technology at Daniel Webster College. He also holds an Associate's degree in Computer Science from Mount Wachusett Community College.
Community Involvement and Philanthropy
Rick Fortier is actively involved with Massachusetts DSS, DCF, DYS, LUK, and Fostering Hope, providing support to children and families. With 36 years of experience as a foster and adoptive parent, he has dedicated much of his life to helping children and families overcome trauma through foster care and adoption.