Rick Stollmeyer , CEO & Founder Rick Stollmeyer always knew he would be an entrepreneur, but he didn't take a direct path to that goal. The third generation of a retail store family, Rick grew up with the perspective of the small business owner - the struggles, the excitement, the competition and the rewards. From an early age, he fell in love with the mechanics of business, starting in the shop sweeping floors and assembling light fixtures at age 11. mindbodyonline