Deer Brook Consulting Launches Deer Brook Dynamics Under the Leadership of Managing Director R.K. Richards

We’re excited to officially introduce Deer Brook Dynamics, a new chapter in how we help organizations modernize their systems, streamline operations, and embrace the power of AI.

Portland, ME – October 15, 2025 – Deer Brook Consulting today announced the launch of Deer Brook Dynamics, a new practice dedicated to helping organizations modernize their ERP and CRM systems through the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. The practice will be led by R.K. Richards, who joins as Managing Director and brings deep expertise in ERP and business application transformation.

ERP and CRM platforms are the backbone of organizational success, yet too many businesses are held back by outdated or fragmented systems. Manual processes and patchwork solutions not only slow growth but also limit visibility and agility. Deer Brook Dynamics provides a smarter path forward by streamlining operations, enabling automation, and unlocking actionable insights through Microsoft’s modern suite of applications.

R.K. Richards will oversee practice management and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications, including Business Central, Finance, and the Power Platform suite (Power BI, Power Automate, and Copilot AI). He will also guide Deer Brook’s go-to-market strategy, ensuring clients benefit from faster implementations and earlier returns on investment compared to legacy vendors.

"Our clients are eager for solutions that help them work smarter and move faster," said R.K. Richards, Managing Director of Deer Brook Dynamics. "With Deer Brook Dynamics, we’re combining proven technology with a highly efficient delivery approach. This is about setting organizations up for the future, where automation, insight, and innovation are built into everyday operations."

Richards, who has led large-scale ERP and financial system transformations across higher education, non-profit, K-12, and state and local government organizations, brings a unique blend of public accounting, financial management, and change management expertise to the role. His focus will be on helping organizations translate technology investments into measurable outcomes.

"Deer Brook is in an exciting period of growth," said Ande Smith, President of Deer Brook Consulting. "Launching Deer Brook Dynamics expands the services we can offer our clients and strengthens our ability to deliver real transformation. We are building a team that is agile, forward-looking, and focused on long-term success. This is a major step forward for our company and the organizations we serve."

Deer Brook Dynamics distinguishes itself by providing advisory-driven solutions, not vendor-driven sales. The team focuses on real organizational challenges without inflating costs or overengineering systems. Its practice areas include higher education, non-profit, faith-based, and municipal government sectors, where it delivers tailored solutions that emphasize efficiency, transparency, and long-term value.

About Deer Brook Consulting

Deer Brook Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Maine and South Carolina. The firm provides technology consulting, implementation, IT advisory, compliance, and technical cybersecurity services, with specialized practices in Higher Education ERP and Student Information System implementations, technical cybersecurity, compliance advisory services including CMMC/DFARS compliance, fractional CIO/CISO/banking ISO, and Microsoft solutions. Deer Brook partners with clients in defense, higher education, finance, healthcare, and the public sector to successfully transform their businesses through enterprise-grade solutions matched to cultural and organizational change management processes.