About
Rick L. Burdick has served as a Director of CBIZ since 1997 and as non-executive Chair of the Board since August 2022. He was previously the Board's Lead Director beginning in May 2007 and Vice Chair beginning in October 2002, roles that were eliminated upon his elevation to Chair.
For over three decades he practiced law at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, serving as a partner from 1988 until his 2019 retirement, where he advised large public and multinational companies on transactional, regulatory and financial-reporting matters. He is a National Association of Corporate Directors Fellow and holds the CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight.
Roles
CBIZ, Inc.
Chair of the Board (Non-Executive), Independent Director · Current role
1997–present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Partner · Global law firm; gained extensive experience in the strategic operation of a global professional-services organization.
1988-2019
CBIZ, Inc.
Lead Director (from 2007) and Vice Chair (from 2002) · Non-officer board leadership roles held prior to becoming non-executive Chair.
2002-2022
External Roles
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
Non-Executive Chair of the Board
since 2022
Director Compensation
FY FY2025Fees Earned or Paid in Cash
$221,250
IncludesNon-Executive Chair of the Board fee of $125,000
Stock Awards
$175,021
Grant2,361 restricted shares
All Other Compensation
$3,001
Total
$399,272
Also at CBIZ, Inc.
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