Richard has served as the Rector of Christ the King Episcopal Church in Santa Rosa Beach, FL since the Summer of 2015. He is married to the Rev’d Emily Rose Proctor, who serves as the Director of Outreach at Caring and Sharing of South Walton.. They have two children – Julian Thomas (b. 2016) and Madeleine Rose (b. 2018).

Richard was born and raised in Tallahassee, FL and received his early childhood and young adult faith formation as a 4th-generation member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Richard received his formal education at the University of the South (Sewanee), Florida State University, Columbia Theological Seminary, and the General Theological Seminary. Prior to becoming an Episcopal priest, Richard was a professional drummer/musician/songwriter, touring the United States and Europe with the band Tishamingo. He still plays drums with various local bands and musicians, and loves collecting records.

Richard is passionate about Bowen Family Systems Theory, and has participated in several workshops and clinics hosted by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. This work has greatly enhanced his ministry as a priest, husband, father, and son. Other areas of continuing education and interest include Parish/Congregational Development, Godly Play, Contemplative Prayer, and how the Rule of Benedict can be applied to parish and family life. In May, 2019, Richard took his First Promise with the Order of the Ascension (www.orderoftheascension.com), of which he is now a Novice member.

At the Diocesan level, Richard serves on the Standing Committee and in the past has served as a Summer Camp Dean at Camp Beckwith and as a faculty member of the Diocesan School for Ministry.