Pruch retiring after 43 years with Center for Healthy Living | Newsroom

After 43 years with the UNMC Center for Healthy Living, Rick Pruch is retiring Sept. 30.

Pruch served as recreation coordinator from 1982 to 2013 and as an administrative business associate since 2013.

Pruch has been a familiar face behind the front desk, checking in members, answering phones, coordinating intramural sports and doing odd jobs around the facility such as painting, moving equipment and groundskeeping.

Over the years, he has enjoyed his many interactions with employees, students and members, and he has built relationships that have lasted decades.

“Rick’s friendly demeanor will be missed by all who interacted with him during his tenure,” said Andrea Swett, director of the Center for Healthy Living.

In retirement, Rick is looking forward to using his extra time to travel and pursue his hobbies. He enjoys visiting National Parks and riding new and favorite cycling trails.