Meet Gene Rice

Gene Rice is the co-founder and Chairman of Rice Cohen International. He is a nationally recognized executive recruiter, a keynote speaker, and executive coach. Gene was recognized by recruiter.com as one of the hundred most influential people in the history of recruiting and has helped thousands of people capture their dream jobs. 

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Gene owned Rock and Roll clubs on Long Island featuring all original music. He then worked his way up the corporate ladder for an international Fortune 100 firm where he was promoted 5 times in 7 years and earned the title Executive of the Year. When he moved on to recruiting, he was named managing partner of the year 7 times by the largest recruiting organization at the time, MRI International.

Rice is the co-founder of the Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, featured in People Magazine, which has helped over 700 underserved youth pursue their passions. He brings his desire to help others into all that he does.

His first book, Grad to Grown-Up, is one way he wishes to help others live a more purpose-filled life. All of Gene's proceeds from the book will be donated to the Plant a Seed Foundation.

Outside the office, Gene lives an enriched life with his wife of 38 years, 4 children, and 4 grandchildren. He prides himself on maintaining both physical and mental health and positively impacting his community.



Gene is passionate about helping young people find this same happiness both personally and professionally. Please visit www.gradtogrownup.com for more information.