Mission first
Every engagement begins with a clear answer to one question: what must not fail? The team is then organized around protecting it.
Leadership
Meet the Marine Corps veteran, engineer, and executive who leads RJY Group with discipline and a mission-first mindset.
Founder and Managing Director
Richard J. Young
A visionary leader dedicated to driving operational excellence in commercial facilities maintenance solutions and cybersecurity compliance.
- 30+
- Years of leadership
- USMC
- Marine Corps veteran
- 2
- Advanced degrees
- 3
- IDCA certifications
Executive Biography
A career built on discipline and delivery.
Richard J. Young is an accomplished executive with more than three decades of leadership across commercial facilities management, IT asset strategy, and logistics operations.
A distinguished United States Marine Corps veteran, he leads with discipline, strategic foresight, and a results-oriented approach to complex challenges. Throughout his career he has been recognized for driving operational excellence, optimizing multi-site logistics, and delivering innovative solutions for federal and private sector clients.
Resilience, accountability, and mission focus are not slogans. They are the habits that keep promises.
As Founder and Managing Director of RJY Group LLC, Richard (RJ) has built a trusted provider of preventative maintenance and logistics solutions. His leadership has enabled the company to manage multi-million-dollar operational budgets efficiently and to put technologies such as real-time location systems (RTLS) to work for asset and cybersecurity tracking.
Under his guidance, RJY Group consistently exceeds client expectations with scalable, quality-centric solutions for facility assets, from smart building controls to HVAC and chiller plants.
Disciplines
Where his leadership shows up.
- Smart Building
- Direct Digital Control (DDC)
- Systems Configuration
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Building Service Equipment (BSE)
- Process Metrics
- HVAC and Chiller Preventative Maintenance and Repairs
- Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS)
- Cybersecurity Compliance
Credentials
Advanced training behind every decision.
Education
Northwestern UniversityMaster of Science, Information Systems Security and Predictive Analytics
George Washington UniversityMaster of Engineering, Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance
Certifications and licensure
PMPProject Management Professional
CFMCertified Facility Manager
HVAC LicenseLicense # TACLA00165146C
IDCA Data Center CredentialsEngineering Specialist (DCES), Infrastructure Expert (DCIE), and Infrastructure Specialist (DCIS)
Leadership Philosophy
How Richard leads.
Teams win
Military service taught Richard that outcomes are earned by teams. He builds cross-functional groups that trust each other and speak plainly.
Calm under pressure
High-pressure environments reward discipline, preparation, and technology that sees a problem before it becomes an outage.
Beyond the business
Houston Livestock Show and RodeoArmed Forces Appreciation Committee
Alpha Phi Alpha FraternityMember
United WayAlexis de Tocqueville Society
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Who leads RJY Group?
RJY Group is led by its founder and Managing Director, Richard J. Young (MSIS, M.Eng., PMP, CFM), a United States Marine Corps veteran with more than three decades of leadership in commercial facilities management, IT asset strategy, and logistics operations.
02. What is Richard Young's background and education?
Richard holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Security and Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University and a Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance from George Washington University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Facility Manager (CFM), holds an HVAC license, and has earned three data center certifications from the International Data Center Authority.
03. How does leadership stay involved in client work?
Leadership sets the standard for planning, documentation, and communication on every engagement. Clients have a direct line to the team that does the work, and senior leadership is available when decisions, scope, or priorities need executive attention.
04. Can we meet with Richard or the leadership team?
Absolutely. We welcome conversations with procurement leaders, facility managers, and operations teams. Call our Houston office at (713) 838-1147 or our toll-free line at (866) 989-0869, email sales@rjygroup.net, or send your request through our Contact Us page, and we will arrange the right time to talk.