curt and nancy richardson
Entrepreneurs and philanthropists Curt and Nancy Richardson are deeply committed to the communities in which they live and work. They co-founded Blue Ocean Enterprises in 2011, investing capital in promising businesses that demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and innovation that stimulate the economy and engage the community. They also provide philanthropic support to the community through The Richardson Foundation.
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson’s passion stem from their business success. Mr. Richardson is founder and chairman of OtterBox, a Fort Collins-based innovator of protective solutions for the leading global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers, and distributors. He began his entrepreneurial journey in seventh grade, starting Curt’s Lawn Service before owning and running Genie Plastic Tooling at just 21 years old. In the following decade, Mr. Richardson started and grew several other ventures. He created the first prototype of a waterproof case in his garage in the early 1990s and in 1998, OtterBox was born. He served as the CEO at OtterBox for 14 years, successfully leading the company through rapid growth, global expansion and a complete product evolution.
Nancy Richardson graduated from Colorado State University in 1982 with a degree in interior design. Mrs. Richardson serves as a design adviser on Blue Ocean's commercial real estate and redevelopment projects, directing the vision for Blue Ocean's interior spaces. She was a member of the team that developed the award-winning design for the OtterBox headquarters and Canyon Place in Fort Collins, renowned as state-of-the-art corporate offices. In addition, she founded the OtterCares Foundation, the charitable arm of OtterBox, and serves on the board of directors.
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson’s passion stem from their business success. Mr. Richardson is founder and chairman of OtterBox, a Fort Collins-based innovator of protective solutions for the leading global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers, and distributors. He began his entrepreneurial journey in seventh grade, starting Curt’s Lawn Service before owning and running Genie Plastic Tooling at just 21 years old. In the following decade, Mr. Richardson started and grew several other ventures. He created the first prototype of a waterproof case in his garage in the early 1990s and in 1998, OtterBox was born. He served as the CEO at OtterBox for 14 years, successfully leading the company through rapid growth, global expansion and a complete product evolution.
Nancy Richardson graduated from Colorado State University in 1982 with a degree in interior design. Mrs. Richardson serves as a design adviser on Blue Ocean's commercial real estate and redevelopment projects, directing the vision for Blue Ocean's interior spaces. She was a member of the team that developed the award-winning design for the OtterBox headquarters and Canyon Place in Fort Collins, renowned as state-of-the-art corporate offices. In addition, she founded the OtterCares Foundation, the charitable arm of OtterBox, and serves on the board of directors.
