Our Team
Santa Richard - the Original
The Perfect Santa is the brainchild of Santa Richard. He was the one in 2013 that decided to become the best Santa he could be. He is professionally trained, background checked, and insured for your child's protection. He was formerly an electrical engineer with Los Alamos National Laboratory and after becoming disabled, struggled to find purpose, but now he wakes up each day with a powerful purpose - to be YOUR Santa Claus.
Santa Richard brings a magical Santa experience to life in the hearts of children and adults of all ages. He takes the time to listen to each child and make each visit magical. His goal is to remember names and other information you provide ahead of time, so he can talk about things that Santa should know.
The Perfect Santa is skilled at managing long lines efficiently while ensuring each child feels seen, heard, and never rushed. With experience ranging from large-scale events serving thousands to intimate one-on-one visits in homes and on-line, he adapts seamlessly to every setting. His calm, gentle demeanor fosters a meaningful connection with every child and creates a particularly special rapport with children who have special needs.
Debby, Business Owner
Debby is the one that runs the business behind the scenes. You might see Santa (and she might appear occasionally as Mrs. Claus) but she is the one that schedules the appointments, takes the payments, runs with website and social media pages, does the paperwork, and even drives and dresses Santa Richard for his events. She is the business owner.
Mrs. Claus has always loved children. She has been an elementary school teacher for 35+ years in a brick and mortor school teaching regular and special education with a full spectrum of abilities from learning disabilities to the gifted and talented. She also taught for 4 years in her on-line classroom. She has an ability to hold the children’s attention while reading or singing with them. She includes everyone’s participation from small children to grandparents. Invite her to your event. She would love to participate, or invite her to join your virtual visit.
Santa James
James bring genuine warmth and enthusiasm to his role as Santa Claus, and he especially enjoys the opportunity to create meaningful Christmas memories for children and families. For James, being Santa is about much more than wearing the red suit - it s about bringing joy, wonder, and the magic of Christmas to every child he meets.
James has experience portraying Santa in Florida and here in Waco as well. His experience working with children and families in a professional setting has helped him develop a welcoming and engaging presence that puts children at ease and allows them to experience Santa in a personal and memorable way.
As someone who has faced his own challenges, James understands the importance of inclusion and the profound impact that a positive experience can have on a child and family. Being Santa gives James an opportunity to share his compassion , encouragement, and love of the Christmas season with others.
Elf Coco or Buddy
Coco and Buddy are enthusiastic teens that can help with crowd control, take pictures, pose for pictures, and also assists with Santa when needed. You can choose to include them in your visits with Santa Richard. They are not available to perform with Santa James at this time. You can hire one or both of them, depending on your needs.