Who is Richard Campbell?

Origin. Richard Campbell was born and raised in St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has lived in Lauderhill for more than 30 years. Source: City of Lauderhill official bio

Education. He holds a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hunter College, City University of New York, along with a Teacher's Diploma earned in Cuba. Source: City of Lauderhill official bio

Career. Before entering public office, Richard Campbell taught physical education and Spanish in Jamaica and served as a representative of the Northwestern Region Teachers Union. He moved to New York and worked as a social worker with the New York Department of Children and Families, then became a juvenile-justice counselor for the State of Florida. He has been a licensed Physical Therapist for 28 years and is the CEO of RICHAB Physical Therapy 111, Inc., based in Lauderhill. Source: City of Lauderhill official bio

Public service. Richard Campbell was first elected to the Lauderhill City Commission, Seat 4, in 2018. He was re-elected in 2024, and his fellow Commissioners elected him Vice Mayor in November 2025. He has led the Caribbean Americas Soccer Association as its president for 16 years. See the full, sourced record of his service.