Rick Hines graduated from Whitney High School in 1985 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University in 1990.  After college Rick joined his father in the real estate and land development business. With a multi- phased development project underway in the China Spring area, Rick, wife Debbie and children, Hali and Hunter moved to China Spring in 1998. Shortly after moving, Rick decided to relocate The Hines Land Group, Ltd. headquarters to China Spring, where it is today. 

As a community member Rick has been very involved with local youth by coaching boys and girls team sports and sponsoring a variety of 4-H activities.  More recently in addition to these interests he has been focused on the China Spring ISD where he has proudly served as a member of the School Board of Trustees since 2005.

Rick also serves on the Journey Christian Community Board of Directors.

The Hines children have attended China Spring Schools since kindergarten.

When time allows Rick enjoys riding horses with his family and all types of hunting.