Farewell to a Friend
Our Nightingale community was deeply shaken by the unexpected loss of fellow collaborator Richard “Rick” Allen Bentz on Dec. 1 this year. For six-and-a-half years, Rick, 60, was Nightingale’s director of marketing, but his reach extended beyond that title. He was a close confidant, friend, motivator, encourager, mentor, and go-to source thanks to his deep knowledge of higher education marketing and market awareness. As marketing director, Rick was a staunch advocate for Nightingale utilizing his wealth of experience to continue sharing our mission through numerous creative means. From ads at the Delta Center during Utah Jazz games, TV commercials sharing Nightingale’s impact, and to the swag bags and fantastic gifts that had been given every year at Flame Forward!, Rick had a hand in it. “Not many marketing professionals have Rick’s skills, experience, and instincts, and his ability to mentor and lead his team promoted growth and ensured we were all better for having him in our lives,” said Jonathan Tanner, Nightingale Education Group's chief growth officer, who also credited Rick with helping Nightingale navigate through COVID and expand nationwide. “For me, he has been a steadfast sounding board and idea man who never forgot to hold space for the con- versations that go beyond business.” While this loss is profound for our community, please take a moment to share a thought or prayer for Rick’s family: his wife of 25 years, Jessica; his son Dexter (Jonalyn); and grandsons Jack and Otis; his daughter, Cloe; his mother, Geraldine; his siblings Jim (Linnea) and Cindi (Dan); his father and mother- in-law, Roger and Marian; sister-in-law Jennifer (Scott) and brother-in-law Jeff (Tammy); and his many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A service celebrating Rick's life was held on Dec. 8 at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home in Murray, Utah. Those wishing to learn more about Rick and his legacy may do so by reading his obituary .
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