Riko Armstrong is the Chief Compliance Officer of NorthStar Regional, bringing more than 13 years of experience across healthcare, nonprofit, government, and military environments. He earned a BA in Journalism and Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado and later obtained a master’s degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in Fraud Management from Colorado State University.
Following his undergraduate studies, Riko served for a decade in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Ordnance man First Class, completing two deployments to the Persian Gulf, a special assignment with a Naval Recruiting District, and a tour in Bahrain. During his service, he held key leadership roles including career counselor, mentorship coordinator, security officer, and suicide prevention coordinator.
As a seasoned compliance executive and former Compliance Director at MN Adult & Teen Challenge, Riko has built enterprise compliance programs achieving 100% audit pass rates and meaningful reductions in organizational risk. He holds a Certificate in Leadership in Professional Ethics and Compliance and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Texas at Austin, reflecting his commitment to ethical governance, regulatory excellence, and sustainable organizational performance.
