I have an bachelors of science in electrical engineering (BSEE) from Henry Cogswell College and later earned a MBA from the University of Portland.

Early in my career I designed communication systems for Sprint, Nortel Networks, and the US defense department. After my MBA I worked at Intel in systems manufacturing finance and then as a Government Banker at U.S. Bank.

I was then appointed as a public finance officer for the State of Oregon’s Economic Development Department. There I underwrite loans and grants, coordinate the issuance of Oregon Bond Bank revenue bonds, and help manage a $650 million credit portfolio.

Over this period of time I started several companies, was awarded a U.S. patent, and been the treasure of several 591(c)(3) nonprofit entities.


Rich Rodriguez

Things have been a little hectic lately. After we came back from Las Vegas in January, I got Covid that took me out for a couple weeks. Then I had a family member that needed attention.

Expect CES Part Two video soon.

Charge on!

5 months ago | [YT] | 8

Rich Rodriguez

Speak the truth to power. Because the powerful are trying to make truth with lies.

7 months ago | [YT] | 2

Rich Rodriguez

I will be at CES for big Aptera Motors Production Intent reveal.

What do you want me to report on?

9 months ago | [YT] | 6

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Interview with Aptera.Solar team. Gain European perspectives. Look for video before long.!!

1 year ago | [YT] | 9

Rich Rodriguez

Since 2019 I’ve been posting about Aptera Motors. I hope you’ve been enjoying this journey as much as I have. Charge on!

1 year ago | [YT] | 17

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Having a technical difficulty with my Final Cut Pro video file — this may cause a week delay. My apology friends.

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

Rich Rodriguez

Driving back from Seattle, stopped at a Starbucks and I watched as a Ford Lightning pulled up, and who appeared? Nikki-Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliott from ‪@transportevolved‬. Such a Joy, and so gracious.

1 year ago | [YT] | 11

Rich Rodriguez

Thank you to Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony for having the courage and fortitude to increase efficiency for us all.

Charge on!

1 year ago | [YT] | 9

Rich Rodriguez

Since December 2020 this channel has all been about you. You have made this subscriber milestone possible. Thank you. More Aptera adventures in the coming years.

Charge on!

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