Richard Blenko began work at Blenko Glass as a very young man, he and his older brother would often 'hang out' with their Uncle Jim Derkin and men from the plant - listening to the stories, watching glass being made. Rick knew he would join the Co. after graduation. From the beginning of his tenture at Blenko, he did whatever had to be done. While his job was managment, he was accomplished in the many task of running a Glass Company., he was the Promotional 'Face of Blenko', Richard has often been called an amabassodor for WV Glass, he was instrumental in Blenko involvement with PBS. Rick loves film, and it was only natural he would be involved with films documenting the long and colorful history of Blenko Glass Company. Richard often assisted with selecting designs for the catalog, designing and assisting with designs from 80 to 2007.