Rick was born on June 18, 1973, in a small coastal town in California called Freedom, near Watsonville and about 15 miles south of Santa Cruz, making him a Gemini. He is the second oldest of four siblings. He enjoys hiking, biking, and playing guitar. He has an older sister and two younger brothers from a different father, who are ten years younger. As his younger brothers grew up, Rick became the leader of their little pack. He also grew up very close to a cousin. When Rick was eighteen, his cousin joined the military, and they lost contact for many years, though they have recently begun reconnecting.