After the Air Force and diverse work experiences, Richard J. Bogue acquired a B.A. in English, an M.A. in Rhetoric and Communication Theory, and a Ph.D. in Communication.  He emphasized direct observation, interviewing, case studies, and surveys, for understanding human behavior in political, organizational, and family systems.  He taught intercultural, political, organizational  and interpersonal communication at the University of South Florida, la Universidad de las Americas, the University of Texas and the University of Illinois-Chicago.  At Governors State University, he has taught health policy and politics.

Richard began working for the American Hospital Association’s Health Research and Educational Trust, in 1988.  While with the Trust, Richard led a series of demonstration and research projects, most on the theme of community-responsive health system improvement.  These programs attracted over $10 million in grant funds.  In 1997, Richard became Senior Director of Governance Programs with the AHA.  His main goal was to link health care leadership strategies tighter to community health.

Richard now owns a private consulting practice, focusing on improving governance and community partnerships.  His recent customers have included the Missouri Hospital Association, the Cancer and Chronic Disease Consortium, the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, the University of Washington, Servicios de Salud Episcopales (a health system in Puerto Rico), and the World Bank.

From 1999 to 2002, Richard served as board chair for Henry Booth House, a not-for-profit health and social service agency on Chicago’s near south side.  Richard's life is greatly enriched by his boys: Brandon Carlos Bogue-Varea, 11, and Richard Alvaro Bogue-Varea, 15.