Richard Morrison has worked for Florida Hospital for 23 years. He is currently a regional vice president with responsibility for government and public affairs, the Community Health Improvement Council and regulatory affairs. He graduated from Florida State University, Phi Beta Kappa, and did post-graduate study at the University of Central Florida.

He facilitated the development of the Central Receiving Center at the Orange County Jail; the new 2-1-1 Information and Referral system; and the Senior Health Assessment Center. Richard serves on a number of civic and community boards. He chairs the Orange County School Readiness Coalition, Orange County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, and the UCF College of Health and Public Affairs Advisory Board.

Richard is married with four children and two grandchildren.