Title: 1) Chairman 2) Managing Director
Company: 1) Léman Manhattan Preparatory School 2) Collegio Partners LLC
Location: Naples, Florida, United States
Rick Inatome, chairman of the Léman Manhattan Preparatory School and managing director at Collegio Partners LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and leadership in technology.
Mr. Inatome has positioned himself as a leader in the burgeoning field of technology and computers for nearly 50 years, but that wasn’t his original intention. When he attended Michigan State University in the early 1970s, his plan was to pursue a career as a doctor. While he was completing pre-med coursework, Mr. Inatome received an article about the world’s first computer from his father. Discovering how fascinated he was by this innovation, he soon started building computers in his dorm room. By the time he graduated, Mr. Inatome had made the choice to switch paths and focus on his true passion in the technology world.
In 1976, Mr. Inatome founded his first business, Inacomp Computer Centers. Leading this organization for more than 20 years, he established a distribution channel for cutting-edge technology, aiding in the introduction of the first personal computers to both corporations and the general public. Under Mr. Inatome’s guidance, Inacomp Computer Centers grew into a Fortune 500 company by educating new computer owners and providing high-quality customer support. During this time, he also worked directly with such computer industry icons as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, serving as a dealer for their groundbreaking products and later offering his insight as chair of Microsoft’s initial advisory board and as a member of Apple’s board of advisers.
Later in his time with Inacomp Computer Centers, Mr. Inatome took on the position of chief executive officer and chairman for American Speedy Printing, a national printing chain that was on the verge of bankruptcy, and turned it around during his five-year tenure with the company. In 1998, he became managing director of Mentor Capital Partners, leveraging his experiences as part of an investment group that had acquired Sylvan Learning Centers and built it into the nation’s largest provider of tutoring, supplemental learning and computerized testing. Mr. Inatome also contributed as the managing director for Sterling Capital Partners and in various roles with IBM.
Since 2010, Mr. Inatome has drawn on his vast experience in support of his current position as the managing director of Collegio Partners LLC. Another Fortune 500 company in his portfolio, Collegio focuses on aiding the integration of the latest technology into the education process. In recent years, Mr. Inatome has led the company toward addressing powerful new artificial intelligence (AI) technology. He aims to work with clients in the academic world to determine how to utilize AI in ways that are effective, responsible, ethical and sustainable.
Known for his contributions as a civic-minded citizen, Mr. Inatome’s professional life includes a wide range of nonprofit work as well. He has served on more than 100 boards throughout his career, including 30 nonprofits. As of 2020, Mr. Inatome is the chairman of the board for the Léman Manhattan Preparatory School. With his support, this institution provides a strong academic program from preschool to grade 12.
Well-regarded for his accomplishments, Mr. Inatome has been the subject of numerous accolades. He is an inductee into the Computer Hall of Fame and has been named Michiganian of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine. In 2023, Mr. Inatome was knighted with the Royal Order of Francis I by the Royal House of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, an honor that he considers his greatest achievement. He attributes his success to the influence of his entrepreneurial father, mentorship from the founders of Apple, Microsoft and Comcast, and his ability to recognize opportunities for major change in the world. Mr. Inatome is also proud of his family, including his wife, three children and three grandchildren.
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