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Posted: August 26, 2025
IREON new member profile: Richard Levychin
Name: Richard Levychin, CPA, CGMA
Title: Partner
Company: Galleros Robinson CPAs
Address: 488 Madison Ave., 20th Floor, Manhattan, NY 10022
What year did you join ireon: 2025
Birthplace: United Kingdom (England)
Education: Bachelors of Business Administration (Accounting) Baruch College
First job: Deloitte Touche
First job in real estate or allied field: Deloitte Touche
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Partner in charge of NYC office of Galleros Robinson CPAs. Expansion and growth of firm both organically and through acquisitions. Looking to double the firm’s current size of 100 in next three years.
One fun fact about you is: I am part Black, Jewish, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Cuban. My family is from Jamaica.
Two words to describe your work environment: Family first.
Three things on your bucket list: 1) Go to outer space 2) Meet Barack Obama 3) Retire on a tropical island.
Favorite streaming series: “The Last Dance” (limited series; Michael Jordan NBA championship runs)
Favorite movie: “West Side Story” (1961 version)
Favorite book: “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Eckhart Tolle.
Favorite vacation destination: Negril, Jamaica
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Barack Obama. Patroons in NYC (my favorite restaurant)
Rules to live by in business:. Always do your best. Be impeccable with your word. Never try to sell a salesperson. Don’t take things personally. Cash is king.
What is your DREAM job? (NOT your current job) Jennifer Lopez’ boyfriend.
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