In January 2004, RT decided it was time to persue his personal dreams of working in the private sector while still serving the community. Economic Development and helping nonprofits has always been a passion for RT, so he founded RLH Consulting and Management. With the ultimate vision of Florida SPECS in mind, RT went to work attending every HUD Convention he could find and forged strong relationships with nonprofits and municipalities, building public-private partnerships along the way.
By January 2008, Florida SPECS Inc., a nonprofit HUD Certified Community Development Organization (CHDO) was born. RT serves as the Executive Director and remains as passionate as ever in the goal of developing safe and affordable housing for low to moderate income persons.