Parents

Susan & John

Married since 1983. Still madly in love. Best friends and partners. Four adult children and 2 grandchildren.

John founded Startup Ignition. He serves on multiple advisory boards of companies and actively mentors and invests in numerous companies. Grandpa is his favorite role.

In addition to family, Susan serves many community organizations, from Thanksgiving Point to Phile Sophians. Grandma is her favorite "calling."

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Adult Children

John Jr.

Graduated with law degree and MBA. Works at Utah Valley University. Co-founder of Startup Ignition. Age 30.

Tyler

Busy husband, father, entrepreneur. Co-founded DevMountain, a coder school (dev bootcamp) that is flourishing in Provo, SLC, and Dallas. Age 29.

Erica (Tanner)

Spent a year as "mother" to a classroom full of fourth graders before becoming a mother to Nixon. A busy mother who helps all of us stay close as a family. Official family historian and appreciated media organizer.
Age 26.

Ashley (Berry)

Baby of the family? Not this one. She is a go-getter who doesn't stop. She is always doing something creative or entrepreneurial. She is a stay-at-home mom and loving it. Age 24.

Spouses

​Nicole

The leaven in our family whose calm demeanor keeps the Type A Richards clan in check. We couldn't ask for a more perfect daughter-in-law. After all, she is the mother of Avyn. Age 27.

Matson

The consummate dependable dad who provides for and takes care of his wife and child. A guy's guy. An executive with foreUP, a software company for the golf insutry, his game is getting better. Age 28.

​Nolan

True. Honest. Straight-shooter. Words that describe Nolan. That's how they build 'em in Rexburg, ID apparently. He is ambitious and chooses the right. Recently joined his brother-in-law's company, DevMountain. Age 26.

Grandchildren

​Avyn

First-born grandchild. Sweet and loving, but always in charge! Converses with us now. Loves Disney princesses. Both calm like Mom and zany like Dad
b. July 30, 2014

​Nixon

First-born grandson. All boy. Loves cars and trucks, especially Lightning McQueen and Sheriff from "Cars." Loves to cuddle. Has a fondness for Grandpa Richards.
b. December 16, 2014

Henrik

This boy knows how to smile and charm everyone. With a wild tuft of hair, he is the newest member of the clan.
b. July 6, 2016