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Richard Lorenc

Richard Lorenc

Director of Communications

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President & COO at Certell--inspiring independent thinkers

  • Education

    • Charles Koch Institute

      2012 - 2013
      Liberty@Work Market-Based Management

      Selected by peers as: "Most Tenacious Defender of Economic Freedom" and "Most Likely To Deliver Feedback."

    • Emory University

      2002 - 2006
      BA International Studies, Chinese Studies, History

      Activities and Societies: Emory Symphony Orchestra, Emory Wind Ensemble

  • Experience

    • Lorenc+Yoo Design

      Jan 1998 - Jun 2017
      Director of Communications

      Lead all web initiatives, including redesign and maintenance of lorencdesign.com. Additionally, I participate in the writing of proposals, articles, and book introductions on behalf of my father Jan Lorenc. I created the fairytale marketing storyline for the award-winning Vanke Opalus residential development in Guangzhou, China.

    • The Sam Adams Alliance

      May 2006 - Feb 2008
      Communications Manager & Web Editor

      managed development and content on samadamsalliance.org, achieving an average of 2500 site views per weekdirected organization’s video initiatives, resulting in thousands of YouTube viewsmanaged first-year “Sammies” contest, soliciting nearly 80 entries for considerationdirected the organization’s design identity programmanaged four classes of communications department interns; presented at events regarding web technologies, media bias, and the organization(Worked at Americans for Limited Government from May-November 2006 before our entire office became the Sam Adams Alliance in November 2006.) Show less

    • Free Market Communications Consulting

      Feb 2008 - Aug 2009
      Consultant

      Print product development and website project management clients include: Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions, Emory University, Tennessee Center of Policy Research, Institute for Truth In Accounting, Illinois Policy Institute, Schaumburg Freedom Coalition, Log Cabin Republicans, and Foundation for Economic Education.

    • Illinois Policy Institute

      Jun 2008 - Dec 2009
      Director of Outreach

      Lead volunteer programs, launched internship program, designed web and print layouts and graphics, and performed other duties as necessary for think tank during "re-startup" phase under the leadership of CEO John Tillman.

    • America's Future Foundation

      Aug 2009 - Apr 2013

      Recruited and mentored new chapter leadership, assisted with external relations and development. Lead eight-person committee for organization identifying and developing young conservative and libertarian leadership in Chicago. Hold regular events discussing free markets and individual liberty.

      • Senior Advisor

        Sept 2011 - Apr 2013

      • Chairman, Chicago chapter

        Aug 2009 - Jan 2013

    • Liberty Markets Fund for Freedom

      Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
      Co-founder & Executive Director

      I started a community foundation dedicated to raising small donations from liberty-minded Americans never before asked to give to pro-liberty think tanks. Recruited board of directors, and developed business and finance plans. Made disbursements to five pro-liberty organizations in December 2011.

    • Institute for Truth in Accounting

      Sept 2011 - Mar 2013
      Director of Communications

      Co-founded StateDataLab.org, which permits journalists, policy professionals, and citizens access to compare hundreds of fiscal data points on the 50 states.

    • Foundation for Economic Education

      Apr 2013 - Nov 2021
      Executive Vice President

      Richard N. Lorenc was the Executive Vice President of the Foundation for Economic Education, Inc. (FEE) whose vision is to make the ideas of liberty familiar, credible, and compelling to the rising generation. Lorenc served as chief of staff, manages corporate finances, participates in fundraising, and directs partnerships. Under his leadership, FEE now reaches thousands of students in-person and millions online annually. Additionally, his emphasis on design is evidenced by FEE’s corporate headquarters in Atlanta design having won a prestigious Graphis Silver Award in 2018. From 2017-2020, Lorenc served as managing director of FEE's successful Youth Education & Audience Research (“YEAR”) project to develop and promote new content and distribution techniques for free-market ideas. As COO (January 2015-April 2018) Lorenc supported FEE's business unit leaders, supervise program measurement, and participate in organizational strategy and business planning. He also oversaw compliance, human resources, facilities, print production, procurement, finance and budgeting, and board reporting.Since 2015, FEE's contributions revenues have increased by an average of 24% annually, and FEE.org traffic has doubled every 14 months to 1.5 million visitors a month by May 2017. FEE has increased its expense budget from $3.8 million in 2014 to $7 million in 2021.In 2016, FEE was awarded a $1.8 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation. With FEE's executive director, Lorenc worked throughout the process to secure the grant.In 2017, FEE launched its inaugural FEEcon event with over 750 students and supporters. Lorenc aided with operations, graphics, and programming, and served as the event's MC.From April 2013- Jan. 2015, Lorenc served as FEE's Director of Programs & Alumni Relations, overseeing FEE's educational programs (including seminars and webinars), along with its alumni programs. Show less

    • Iron Light

      Nov 2021 - Sept 2024
      Chief Growth Officer

      Iron Light is a change agency with social advocacy at its core. We empower purpose-driven brands to change the world. The secret to our success is content rooted in neuroscience, advertising rooted in sociology, and design rooted in empathy. Our award-winning team has proven results in providing clients with brand strategy, marketing, design, storytelling, public relations, community building and all things digital.• Client service revenues grew 50% from 2021-2022 and est. 30% from 2022-2023• Firm included for two consecutive years among Inc 5000 (2023 & 2024) and Inc’s Fastest Growing Midwest Companies (2023 & 2024)• Donations to Iron Light Labs (nonprofit division) increased approx. 100% from 2021-2022 Show less

    • Certell

      Oct 2024 - now
      President & COO

      Richard N. Lorenc is President & COO at Certell, which provides world-class engaging digital curricula in the social studies to teachers, at no charge, for in-person learning. Certell also distributes PostPossible, an innovative learning management system (LMS), and; owns and operates Huntington Junior College.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist v10.5

      Apple

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Lorenc
      2019 Buckley Award America's Future Foundation May 2019 America’s Future Foundation is excited to introduce the first of five 2019 Buckley Award winners: Richard Lorenc. Richard has made a significant impact on the education of the next generation of free-market leaders through his work at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE).As his nominator writes, “Under Richard’s leadership at FEE, their outreach and fundraising have skyrocketed. They produce world-class content and events, and do a great service to broadening the reach of the… Show more America’s Future Foundation is excited to introduce the first of five 2019 Buckley Award winners: Richard Lorenc. Richard has made a significant impact on the education of the next generation of free-market leaders through his work at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE).As his nominator writes, “Under Richard’s leadership at FEE, their outreach and fundraising have skyrocketed. They produce world-class content and events, and do a great service to broadening the reach of the liberty movement.”Under Richard’s direction, FEE’s Youth Education & Audience Research (“YEAR”) project is working to develop and promote new content and distribution techniques for free-market ideas.Because of his creative and innovative efforts to educate the next generation on free-market values and policy solutions, Richard has earned an award for “advancing liberty and the understanding of the ideas of a free society.” Show less
    • Awarded to Richard Lorenc
      Honoree, 40 Under Forty Emory Alumni Association Sep 2018 ALUMNI FROM AROUND THE WORLD and across industries were nominated for the 2018 class of the Emory Alumni Association’s 40 Under Forty. The selection committees culled through hundreds of nominees’ files, including journalists, technological innovators, social justice pioneers, and scientists. Choices were tough.Year after year, Emory graduates impactful leaders who forge partnerships, solve problems, blaze trails, and serve their communities wherever they may be. The criteria for the award… Show more ALUMNI FROM AROUND THE WORLD and across industries were nominated for the 2018 class of the Emory Alumni Association’s 40 Under Forty. The selection committees culled through hundreds of nominees’ files, including journalists, technological innovators, social justice pioneers, and scientists. Choices were tough.Year after year, Emory graduates impactful leaders who forge partnerships, solve problems, blaze trails, and serve their communities wherever they may be. The criteria for the award include significant impact in business, research, artistic, leadership, community, educational, or philanthropic endeavors. The winners have been divided into five categories—an almost impossible task since these multitalented Emory graduates are a multifaceted group.“RICHARD LORENC 06CWORKS TO OPEN STUDENTS' MINDS TO THE HUMANE VALUES OF FREE-MARKET ECONOMICSAs the Chief Operating Officer at the Foundation for Economic Education, Richard Lorenc 06C connects with millions of people online and in seminars to educate them on the values of free market economics. Lorenc’s inspiration for his work largely comes from his father, who immigrated to America from Poland’s communist government in the 1960s. After his father pursued his own American Dream, starting a design firm that shaped companies like Target, Lorenc became an advocate for the core ideas of a free society—including free speech, free association, free markets, and the rule of law.” Show less
    • Awarded to Richard Lorenc
      Good Citizenship Medal Daughters of the American Revolution May 1995 The DAR Youth Citizenship Medal (formerly Good Citizenship Medal) was established to foster among schoolchildren a greater appreciation of the qualities of citizenship Americans must possess if our country is to remain sovereign and independent.This medal is presented to a student who exemplifies the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Treasurer of MapHabit Action Fund (non-profit)

      Issued by MapHabit on Mar 2020
      MapHabitAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Treasurer

      Issued by America's Future on Jun 2016
      America's FutureAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Member Of The Board Of Advisors

      Issued by Freedom and Entrepreneurship Foundation on Mar 2016
      Freedom and Entrepreneurship FoundationAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Chairman

      Issued by BASEDPolitics on Oct 2022
      BASEDPoliticsAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Treasurer

      Issued by Talent Market on Apr 2025
      Talent MarketAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Member, Georgia Advisory Committee

      Issued by United States Commission on Civil Rights on Apr 2020
      United States Commission on Civil RightsAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Chairman of the Board

      Issued by Coalition to Reduce Spending on Mar 2012
      Coalition to Reduce SpendingAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Board Member

      Issued by OBERG RESEARCH LLC on May 2014
      OBERG RESEARCH LLCAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Leadership committee member, Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry

      Issued by Freedom to Marry on Mar 2013
      Freedom to MarryAssociated with Richard Lorenc

    • Chair, Host committee, BYTE25

      Issued by Computer Museum Of America on Oct 2024
      Computer Museum Of AmericaAssociated with Richard Lorenc