Rick Kroos

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A man before his time, Rick Kroos is a visionary adventurer who has had an important impact on the creation of modern Hong Kong. After serving with the US Army in Vietnam, Rick landed in Hong Kong in 1969 without contacts or introductions. He soon found a job with J. Roger Preston & Partners, a highly regarded mechanical engineering firm poised to play a major role in the development of Hong Kong. Over the course of his remarkable career, Rick became one of the city's leading engineering personalities, playing a crucial role in the creation of the dynamic world-class Hong Kong skyline, from the St. George's Building to the International Finance Centre. One of the first American businessmen to venture into China in early 1979, Rick directed the firm's projects that are on display throughout the mainland and in cities across Southeast Asia. Kroos Control is his life story: a fascinating and heartfelt account of an accidental American expatriate who embraced Chinese traditions and culture. Rick's story parallels the unprecedented phenomenon of Asia's explosive growth, diversity and resilience. Rick has been described as a high energy achiever, a decisive problem solver, a mentor to many and a comprador bridging the East and West. His story reveals how curiosity, hard work, and an open mind can lead to achieving unimagined success.