Testimonials
Read what people are saying about Ricky:
Michelle Sjoblom Chapman – Stay at home mother, Ogden, Utah
“I believe that Ricky Hatch would make a good county clerk because of his passion for people, for life, and for doing what’s right. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more passionate individual. He has great leadership and organizational skills. He is well traveled and very intelligent. He has strong moral convictions and will not take the easy way out, but work hard to promote and bring about what he believes is right and best for everyone concerned. He has always shown a great passion for the constitution of the Unites States and upholding what it stands for in local governments.”
Steven J. Hudoba – Senior Director, Internal Audit, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, Anchorage AK
“Ricky is a sharp, organized, personable guy that everyone likes. He is honest and sincere in his interests and he brings many years of experience in technical accounting and auditing skills, IT audit skills, and project management skills. Ricky has the ability to both work closely one-on-one in great detail, and to lead group discussions and build consensus on strategic issues. Ricky is fun, humble, open-minded, ethical and very accomplished. He will do a great job at anything he sets his mind to do…”
Ned P. Thomas – Urban Planner, North Las Vegas, NV
“Ricky Hatch is exactly the type of person needed in public office. He is intelligent and honest. He is hard-working and sincere. He has a wonderful sense of humor and a warm and friendly personality. Ricky Hatch will be a dedicated public servant who knows the responsibilities of his office and fulfills his duties with honesty and exactness.”
Angela Thompson – Accountant, Ogden, Weber, UT
“I have never seen Ricky behave without integrity. Ricky takes the time to evaluate thoroughly all situations and try to find the best, most moral solution, even if they may not be the most popular solution. He also has excellent accounting, auditing and recordkeeping skills. These innate traits I believe would serve him well as Clerk/Auditor, as well as set him above other candidates.”
Kevin Smith – President of SansegalChina, a consumer product design and manufacturing company, Dongguan, China
“Ricky genuinely is principled, passionate and persistent, which are the 3 key traits I believe are needed in any truly good leader, government official, or otherwise.
Ricky’s integrity is not relative or negotiable. He’s got the energy and drive to finish well whatever he begins.
Ricky has fortitude to overcome obstacles and issues that cause others to quit and problems to go unresolved.”
Kristen Bernier – : Sales Operations Manager, Boston, Massachusetts
“ I worked with Ricky as part of a large project team in a high tech company. The project was very expensive (over $2 million) for the company and there was a lot of pressure to bring forth excellent results in a limited time with a limited budget. Ricky was GREAT to work with and I admired his approach to problems. He would always voice his opinion and was very pragmatic in terms of helping the team come to agreement. He didn’t shy away from conflict, but found ways to bring our project team together. He also has a solid understanding of accounting and strong business acumen.”
Jerry Hatch - Freelance Movement Artist, Writer, Event Planner/Disc Jockey, Murray, Utah
“I have known Ricky Hatch for over 43 years, and I am closely related to him. We share the same last name and similar passions of doing our very best in whatever we set out to do. We are brothers.
Ricky Hatch would make an excellent County Clerk/Auditor because he never does an average job. He does not take things for granted but carefully studies every aspect of a project to make sure he not only understands the what but the why. If he doesn’t agree with the why, he researches it and comes up with his own clear-conscience why — and then moves forward. He doesn’t blindly take others’ word on things, he carefully thinks things through and comes up with his own opinion based on solid and accurate research. He is very thorough and detail oriented. He is the Snopes Man of the political world.
One thing that I really like about Ricky and the political process is that he has a profound understanding of the United States Constitution. In every political process, whether it be city zoning issues or supporting other candidates, he always distills everything back to the constitution. He stays grounded in the principles this great country was founded on: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
My last endorsement of this fine man is simply this: he loves life, he loves his family, he loves his God. His keen determination is to serve all three with increasing intensity and integrity.”
John Hatch – Real Estate Investor, Aiken, SC
“Ricky is so bright he makes you squint. I mean, he really gets it. In addition he’s the ultimate boy scout. I say that in the best possible way. I would emphasize trustworthy, loyal, kind, and friendly as parts of the code he most exemplifies. Plus, he’s really good with numbers. So there you go.”
Courtney C. Cooper – Prosecuting Attorney, Layton, UT
‘While I’ve only known Ricky for a short time, his commitment to his community is apparent, and I believe he will serve the area capably as its county clerk/auditor. He is an informed citizen of his community, and has the experience to provide Weber County with the expertise it deserves in its public servants. He is able to assess situations and make informed decisions necessary to execute his obligations efficiently, and would undoubtedly make the local interests his priority. I am also confident he will perform the duties of county clerk/auditor with confidence, fairness, and integrity.”
David Herrin – Doctor of Chiropractic, Redmond, OR
“Ricky has always been honest and trustworthy. Since I was a kid, I knew I could trust him and his judgment. He has excellent morals and values, and his priorities are in order. Ricky is also very articulate and intelligent.”
Janine Bolon – Entrepreneur, Author, Professional Speaker, Denver, Colorado
“Ricky is a brilliant, detail-oriented person. That is why I hired him to handle my companies’ (I have more than one) distribution network. He is excellent in managing large quantities of data and distilling it all down into manageable models for people to understand. Not only that, he keeps all the books nice and tidy so that you don’t have to worry with loose pennies rolling away. You’ve wanted an honest person handling the County’s books for a long time. You’ve wanted to know the truth about where your tax money goes, well, Ricky can do that for you only if you elect him.”
Jason Arbon – Financial Analyst, Syracuse, Utah
“Ricky Hatch has the ability to work well with many individuals on many different levels. He is a very good communicator and listener. These skills allow him to not only understand his responsibilities, but also those with whom he works. These skills are crucial when trying to ascertain what someone is requesting and how to provide a meaningful response and resolution of issues. One of his responsibilities is to coordinate with external, SOX and internal auditors. Over the past three years, he has effectively worked with these auditors to ensure that all the requested information and explanations were provided to them. Also, as a CPA, Ricky understands proper accounting. Because of this knowledge base, Ricky is a valuable asset to Jetway Systems. Many other Jetway employees seek is guidance and opinion on how to address and resolve important issues. Therefore, because of these skills sets, Ricky Hatch would be an effective County Clerk/Auditor and the best candidate for the position.”
Jeff Lambert – Dentist, Herriman, Utah
“Having grown up and been friends with Ricky since 2nd grade I am confident Ricky will make a great County Clerk/Auditor for Weber County. Ricky impresses me the way he can balance both his career and his family so effectively, achieving success in each. I’m sure his previous service working in Los Angeles, Poland and Germany as an accountant has also given him invaluable experience working with people from all walks of life.
It has always been easy for Ricky to make friends and keep them, I am proof of that. I am grateful for Ricky’s friendship and I know he will be a success at whatever his future holds. Hopefully that will be in public service as your County Clerk.”
Kristi Stoddart – Homemaker, Eagle Mountain, Utah
“Ricky is a hard worker who cares about “the one” even while keeping focus of the overall general good for people. At numerous family reunions, with plenty of people around for one to feel overlooked, he notices what I’m doing, yet he is invovled in planning, making decisions, and giving ideas to help things go smoothly.
Even when it may be uncomfortable to be honest, he does it with tact and forthrightness–he is not afraid of the truth, but respects and honors it. I can’t describe a specific example, but this is a consistent quality I have noticed throughout the years I’ve had the privilege of being around him.”
Max Hatch – retired school teacher of 30 years, Murray Ut
“I could almost say that I have known Ricky for 86 years, but I’m not sure I even had his twinkle in my eye then. As his father I can say that I have known him since he was just a little squirt. All through school he was very active and was elected to some pretty good positions. He was a great entertainer with his glib mouth and talented juggling hands. His work record sounds much like a travelogue. His employers trusted him to take care of their business in several countries like Poland, Germany and others. His talents just seem to ooze out all over. He has a great head on his shoulders and is always looking out for the other guy. His solid poisionality makes him a top notch contender for anything he sets his mind to. I know that he would make a great County Clerk/Auditor, whatever that is. I’m going to help him out but first I’d like to help him in. He’s not Risky, He’s just Rock Solid Ricky. Please join me in voting for a great candidate!”
Ruth Dorman – unemployed – formerly a Secretary, Glendora, CA
“Ricky is a man of great integrity and moral rectitude. I cannot imagine him committing a dishonest or questionable act. He would be an asset to any government with which he is affiliated.”
Jason S Cooper – Accounting/Finance, Layton, UT
“Ricky would make a great county clerk/auditor because he has passion and expertise. Outside of work Ricky’s passion is politics and the Republican party. I know he is the Weber county Republican party treasurer, which is a volunteer position. Ricky has also attend many Republican functions. Ricky also has the experience and accounting expertise having worked for one of the big four accounting firms (PWC). So, when you combine his expertise with his passion you get one great person for the job.”
Lynda Pipkin – Small Business Owner
Ricky Hatch was my neighbor. I have a lot of respect for him. He is honest and straight forward. He has high moral values and lives up to them every day. I have watched how he raises his children. He takes a personal interest in their education, more than most parents. He doesn’t just teach his children scholastically, but he also teaches them philosophically, emotionally, and spiritually. Ricky has a great love for our Country and our Constitution and it shows. He is highly intelligent and also very wise. He is not only a hard worker, but is willing to go the extra mile.
