All American Quarter Horse Congress – Columbus Ohio – October 2026
There are moments in business, and in life, when a loss hits so deeply that it reshapes how you look at the path ahead. The passing of Bobby Box, our Sales and Marketing Manager here at Richdel, Inc., is one of those pivotal moments. Over twenty-five years of working side by side with him, I witnessed a man whose impact transcended titles, sales figures, and corporate milestones. Bobby was a foundational pillar of Richdel and our Select The Best family, a man whose character was so profoundly woven into the fabric of our organization that his presence will be felt in everything we do for decades to come.
As I reflect on Bobby’s life from my own perspective filled with deep humility, immense gratitude, and a quiet confidence in where we go from here. I keep coming back to the fundamental way he lived his life. Bobby was the definition of absolute integrity. In an era where business can sometimes feel transactional, Bobby demonstrated a seamless alignment between his core belief system and his daily actions. What he believed in his heart was exactly how he operated on the floor, in the office, and in his community. There was no pretense, no posturing, and no compromise.
Above all, Bobby modeled true Servant Leadership. He operated with a simple, powerful philosophy: put others first, always. His instinct was constantly set on helping people succeed, even when that meant extending a hand to competitors within the animal health industry. He understood that elevating the industry as a whole ultimately served the horses, the owners, and the community we all care so deeply about. Up until his final moments with us, he was fully engaged in the work he loved. He had just successfully completed a trade show for a new distributor, finishing his mission with the exact same passion, energy, and commitment that he brought on his very first day over two decades ago.
For Richdel, Bobby was far more than an executive; he was a guiding light for our policies and our long-term strategies. He possessed an extraordinary vision for what our organization could be, and he never stopped building a better brand or strengthening the team beneath it. To Bobby, continuous improvement wasn’t a corporate buzzword, it was a personal commitment to excellence. His legacy is now deeply imprinted within our company’s belief system, serving as an enduring compass that will actively drive our organization forward.
Bobby has left all of us in a undeniably better place through his unwavering commitment to God, to the animal health industry, to his beloved family, and to his community. Outside of our walls, he dedicated 35 years of service to the local school board and youth athletic programs, investing countless hours into shaping the next generation with the same quiet dedication he brought to work every single day. He lived a life of purpose, grounded in faith, service, and devotion to others.
Bobby will be greatly missed by every single person who had the honor of knowing him. Yet, the grief we feel is paired with a profound sense of purpose, because his legacy leaves us with an everlasting imperative to do better, to lead with greater care, to act with higher integrity, and to serve our customers and community with the same open heart he carried.
As I look toward the future of Richdel and Select The Best, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude for the years we shared with Bobby, a profound humility in carrying his torch, and an unshakeable confidence in our path forward. We will move ahead honoring the standard he set, building on the foundation he poured his heart into, and ensuring that the house Bobby helped build continues to stand strong. Thank you, Bobby, for your faithfulness, your leadership, and your unwavering friendship. You have left a mark on our hearts and our organization that time will never erase.
