Meet the RuReady Team

The RuReady team is built around a simple belief: the frameworks and lessons that shape great leaders, professionals, and people shouldn’t be reserved for the few.  Each member of our team brings lived experience across the Personal, Professional, and Leadership domains, and a genuine commitment to sharing what they’ve learned. 

By way of introduction, please explore their bio pages and LinkedIn profiles through the links below.

Eric Richardson

Eric Richardson

Founder

Eric Richardson is a retired U.S. Army Colonel with 30 years of experience leading large-scale organizations, designing logistics systems, and advising senior leaders on national defense strategy.  After retiring, Eric founded RuReady to make the frameworks and thinking models that shaped his career accessible to everyone.  He is most proud of watching the people around him grow.

The RuReady Interns

The RuReady Interns

Guest Writers

RuReady is proud to work with a rotating group of young contributors who bring fresh perspectives to our content.  Their voices are featured throughout the site.

Rekha Jillella

Rekha Jillella

Executive Leadership Coach and Partner

Rekha Jillella is a certified executive leadership coach, accredited by the International Coaching Federation, with over 30 years of experience spanning business, financial management, human resources, and IT systems.   Born in India, raised in Australia, and having built her career in the United States, including senior advisory roles at the International Monetary Fund.  Rekha brings a genuinely global perspective to leadership and personal development.