As Principal Broker of the TCI Group – Lowry & Foster agency in Bristol, Rick manages and coordinates the agency’s commitment to commercial brokerage and development within the Tri-Cities region. One of Rick’s strengths is to coordinate with and assist local and regional real estate developers in securing national level tenants for new shopping center development throughout the region.

Rick brings a strong financial background and experience including extensive loan origination and new business marketing. He has a B. S. in Business Administration from Bristol College, Bristol, TN. He most recently served as the New Business Development / Trust Officer for First Virginia Bank.

Mr. Armstrong is a member of National Association of Realtors, Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors – Commercial Member.