While attaining over 25 years’ experience supervising at Verizon, supervising thousands of direct and indirect reports, Richard DePaso continued to follow his passion as a creative, innovative and ultimately, award-winning videographer. In 1987 he formed The Creators in New York, recognized at as one of the top 3 video production companies in the region with major corporate clients including Verizon, IBM, Mobil Oil, Pepsi, Heineken, NY State, Oracle, QVC, Regional Chamber of Commerce and many more.

Richard moved to Las Vegas in 2002, forming Aardvark Video–serving the convention market and corporate projects and events–while acting as president of the Las Vegas Videographers Association. His short list of corporate clients since moving to Nevada include such nationally well-known names as Daimler/Chrysler, CNN, Fox News, the NBA, HP, Casio, Samsung, IBM, GE, Verizon, Starbucks and IHOP, along with local business including Glen Lerner Law, Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and many more.

Along with his wife Ginny, the Richard holds a high value on community support and involvement volunteering for such organizations as Lion Habitat Ranch in Henderson, supporting the Arthritis Association, and actively participating in the Las Vegas Metro and Henderson Chambers. Richard frequently answers government requests for suggestions on Southern Nevada infrastructure needs.

And yes, Richard has produced a Superbowl ad!