Richard Edwin "Rick" Spatz Jr.

I wanted to offer my condolences to Rick´s family. He touched many lives including mine during my time at the Mason School of Business at William and Mary. Rick was a great mentor and top-notch educator. He wanted everyone to feel comfortable and supported at the business school so that we could focus on learning and professional development. He offered guidance and encouragement as I made the transition from a career in human resources into marketing. I am grateful for the lessons learned...

It's hard to think of the appropriate words to say about Rick and his impact on my life. One of the main reasons I chose to attend W&M for b-school was because I wanted to learn from amazing people who had been where I wanted to go. Rick was one of those people who took his role as an Executive Partner very seriously although he didn't take himself seriously. Always poised to laugh and connect in an authentic way. And although he wasn't my assigned EP, he made himself available at anytime...

Gerry and I have known Rick and Laura for almost 20 years in Williamsburg, VA through our time as Executive Partners at W&M's Raymond A Mason School of Business. Rick was one of the most generous and giving people I've known. We prayed for Rick throughout his battle with cancer and will continue to pray for Laura and her family.