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Rick Brown

He rode his bike from Maine to California at 18. He builds the roads we drive on. And he never backs down from a pickleball match.

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Rick Brown cycling at the Biltmore Estate
About

Meet Rick Brown

Rick is the kind of person who doesn't just talk about adventure — he lives it. At 18 years old, he loaded up a touring bike in Maine and pedaled all the way to California. That grit never faded.

Today, he's still riding, still competing on the pickleball court, and still building — literally — the roads that connect communities across the country. When he's not closing deals on heavy equipment or chasing down a winning shot, you'll find him out on the water at Falls Lake or spending time with the people who matter most — his three kids.

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What Drives Him

Passions & Pursuits

From the open road to the pickleball court to the lake — Rick lives life at full throttle.

Rick riding his bike with full gear
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Cycling

A lifelong cyclist who rode from Maine to California as a teenager — and never stopped pedaling. Whether it's a trail ride or a full-gear adventure, two wheels are always calling.

Rick holding his Selkirk pickleball paddle at the courts
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Pickleball

Armed with his Selkirk LUXX paddle and an unshakeable competitive spirit, Rick brings everything he's got to every single point. Dinks, drives, and drop shots — he's got them all.

Rick with a Hamm roller on a mountain road
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Building Roads

Selling heavy road-building equipment isn't just a career — it's a front-row seat to watching communities grow and connect. From mountain highways to neighborhood streets, every smooth stretch of asphalt represents Rick's work.

The Journey of a Lifetime

Maine to California
at Age 18

While most teenagers were thinking about prom, Rick loaded up his bike in Maine and set out to ride all the way to California. Watch the journey unfold.

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18-year-old Rick Brown with his touring bike on the California coast after riding from Maine
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Rick arriving in California — over 3,000 miles from Maine on two wheels

"I loaded up everything I owned onto that bike in Maine and just started pedaling west. No GPS, no cell phone — just a map, a dream, and 3,000 miles of open road to California."

It wasn't just a ride — it was the adventure that shaped who Rick would become. Crossing mountain passes, sleeping under the stars, rolling through small towns where strangers became friends. The grit, determination, and love of the open road that started on that trip have defined his life ever since.

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On the Court

Pickleball
Fanatic

Rick doesn't just play pickleball — he competes. Whether it's a casual game with friends or a heated match, he brings everything he's got to every single point.

Armed with his trusty Selkirk LUXX paddle and an unshakeable competitive drive, Rick is the kind of player who makes every rally count. You'll find him riding his bike to the courts for some serious doubles action.

Rick with his Selkirk LUXX paddle at the pickleball courts Rick at the pickleball courts with his bike
The Day Job

Building America's
Roads

Rick has spent his career in sales, specializing in heavy road-building equipment. From Hamm rollers and pavers to milling machines and compactors — if it builds a road, Rick has sold it.

Every highway, every neighborhood street, every smooth stretch of asphalt represents the equipment Rick has put to work. He's not just selling machines — he's building infrastructure that connects communities.

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Heavy Equipment Expert

Decades of experience selling the machines that build and pave the roads we all depend on.

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Trusted Partnerships

Building lasting relationships with contractors, crews, and communities across the region.

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Industry Leader

From trade shows to job sites — always on the front lines of road-building innovation.

Rick with a Hamm roller on a scenic mountain road Rick in hard hat at a road paving job site Rick with colleagues at a heavy equipment trade show
What Matters Most

Proud Dad of Three

At the end of the day, nothing beats family. Rick's greatest pride is his three kids — they are the reason behind everything he does, and the best adventure of all.

Rick having dinner with one of his kids
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