Practical. Accountable. Collaborative.

Rick Lemke | Founder of The Collaborative

Rick Lemke founded The Collaborative so business owners can turn good intentions into systems their people can execute. His background spans sales leadership, contractor operations, manufacturing, team development, process improvement, and strategic consulting.

He has hired, trained, managed performance, protected margins, and answered for results. That experience shapes every engagement: practical ownership, measurable improvement, and systems a team can keep using after the work is complete.

Rick and his wife, Ashley, live in Fargo with their three kids—Jack, Seth, and Cora—and their cat, Moose.