ROBBY KLEIN
Chris Ricci
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: ENTREPRENEUR
HOMETOWN: NASHVILLE, TN
WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
First and foremost, my family. It’s not necessarily an accomplishment, but I’m blessed to have an incredibly loving and supportive family. I’m also very proud of the businesses I’ve built. I started my first business when I was 12 years old. Since then, I’ve built a landscaping business, a woodworking business, a candle company, a health and wellness business, and I’m currently helping build a sports nutrition company called Alpha Lion that just hit the Inc. 5000 list as the 688th fastest growing private company in America.
WHAT IS YOUR SELF-CARE ROUTINE?
I start my day with a focus on health and wellness. My morning routine includes drinking a glass of lemon water, taking my vitamins, reading while walking on the treadmill, and then lifting weights. I also love getting into nature and believe it has incredible benefits.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU IN THREE WORDS?
Loyal, hardworking, and caring.
WHAT IS AN ORGANIZATION YOU’RE AFFILIATED WITH AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO YOU?
The Nikki Mitchell Foundation, a music-based charity in Nashville helping raise awareness around pancreatic cancer and supporting research that assists patients with their fight against this awful disease. My mom, Gizella Ricci, whom I lost to pancreatic cancer in 2015, loved this charity so it holds a very special place in my heart.
Special thanks to Grogan Jewelers by Lon for bringing some extra sparkle to our shoot!
CHRIS RICCI is wearing a John Hardy 4mm black rhodium box chain.