Rick Jackson is a native North Carolinian who grew up in Durham and now lives with his family in Wake Forest, just outside of Raleigh. He currently teaches business and economic courses to high school students after spending many years in banking and finance in various positions. He has always had a passion for history and the stories of the people that lived it. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Campbell University and an MBA from The University of Mount Olive. Rick enjoys travelling around North Carolina with his wife, Meghan, and their three children, Savannah, Ricky, and Charlotte.