Richard Joseph Stein was born in Findlay, a small town in Northwest Ohio. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. After graduating from college, Richard decided to follow pursuits away from home. He gathered some clothes and a handful of money, said a heartfelt farewell to his family, and set out on a midnight train to New York City.
He lives with his girlfriend in Washington Heights, in northern Manhattan. Richard enjoys travel in his spare time, as well as numerous volunteer projects throughout the city.