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Richard Grove.
  • Richard Grove is the 79-year-old CEO of Ink Inc. Public Relations and has no plans to retire soon.
  • Grove founded his company 30 years ago and enjoys the competitive nature of public relations.
  • He stays active with exercise, family visits, and long-distance motorcycle riding adventures.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Richard Grove, the 79-year-old CEO of Ink Inc. Public Relations in Kansas City, Missouri. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I'm the founder, chairman, and CEO of Ink Inc. Public Relations, and I'm 79 years old. I live on a 27-acre property in Kansas and am fortunate enough to be surrounded by friends and family who support my desire to continue to work.