Ricky was born and raised in the heart of Augusta. He worked part-time during his middle and high school years giving him the opportunity to gain excellent work ethics that he still possesses today. In 1976 a local company, Earl L. Babbitt Inc., gave him the opportunity to train for a plumbing position. Within a short time, he realized he had found his niche in life.
After completing training and courses, he passed the state board for his journeyman license. In 1991 he became a plumbing supervisor for Babbitt's Inc. where he remained until he started his own company in May 2011. He now holds a Master's Unrestricted License.