Rick Burgess is a pillar of Burlington, having practiced law in downtown Burlington for approximately 15 years, all the while serving the community by acting as a director for numerous organizations in the arts, business, education, and philanthropic organizations. Rick is actively involved in community service, having served as Chair of the Boards of The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, the Burlington Community Foundation, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, the Art Gallery of Burlington, Vice-Chair of the Halton Regional Police Services Board, as well as several boards and committees serving the interests of the City of Burlington.