What Character Did Pat Finn Play in The Middle?

On the long-running ABC sitcom The Middle, Pat Finn played Rick Burch, a recurring adult friend of Mike Heck. Rick Burch is introduced in season 2 as a cooler, more financially comfortable neighbor whose relaxed approach to parenting and work contrasts with Mike’s disciplined style. Below is a compact reference to clarify who Pat Finn’s character was and how Rick Burch functioned within the show’s evolving ensemble. The details that follow are drawn from episode credits, cast tables, and production records commonly cited by cast and crew interviews.