Marts & Lundy is pleased to welcome its newest member to the senior consulting team, Richard B. Eason. Already a familiar face around the organization, Eason brings a wealth of knowledge and philanthropic expertise across a wide range of industries to the consulting core at Marts & Lundy. Upon rejoining Marts & Lundy after a six-year hiatus in which he served as vice president of development at the University of Texas, Austin, as well as the director of philanthropy at The Nature Conservancy,Texas, Rick brings a proven track record of helping clients of all sizes and needs in the education, conservation and healthcare industries, among many others. Prior to joining Marts & Lundy in 2000, Rick served for nineteen years as head of development at Southwestern University. His tenure there included direction of a comprehensive campaign that raised $92 million—more than twenty percent over the original goal of $75 million.

”I know that we at Marts & Lundy understand the opportunity that we have to achieve great things with our clients—all while in faithful service to the client's mission, vision and values,“ said Eason. ”Philanthropy is a transformational experience. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to work in this noble profession, and I'm pleased to be back with Marts & Lundy.“