FBO - Key Persons


Richard Watts - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • President
Richard Watts, the founder and President of Family Business Office® ("FBO"), was admitted to the California State Bar to practice law in 1982 and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. Richard Watts is a renowned speaker and contributor to national publications such as Forbes, Huffington Post, NPR, Variety Magazine, Washington Times, and CNBC, PBS, and has appeared on national television programs to spread his positive message of making your family strong. A resident of Laguna Beach, California, Richard's passions include traveling with his wife, Debbie and family, long board surfing at San Onofre, golfing at Santa Ana Country Club, swimming, skiing and snowboarding in the local mountains, piano, and music composition. He is the proud father of his three sons; Aaron (wife Rene), Todd (wife Stephanie), and Russell, and has three granddaughters; Maclane, Lucy, and Chandler, and two grandsons; Bennett and Ford.