About Greg Richards, CFSP
About Greg Richards, CFSP
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Greg is an independent consultant to the foodservice equipment and technology industry. He spent most of his career as a business development executive in the industry responsible for initiating product and service development. His career has been focused on technology for operations improvement including automation and artificial intelligence.
Greg's foodservice technology background is complemented by a deep background in B2B communications -- including extensive experience in creation and management of both print and digital media -- as well as trade association management services.
Professional Background
Professional Background
Consultant-Project Manager, Kitchen Innovation Awards
National Restaurant Association Show
Aug 2024 - Present
Stewardship of the foodservice industry's leading recognition program for foodservice equipment innovations, celebrated annually at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Responsible for attracting and guiding participants through the competition and managing the judging of entries, undertaken by an independent panel of nine, acknowledged leaders in foodservice facilities and operations.
VP - Business Development, Franke Foodservice Systems
Nov 2002 - Jun 2024
VP - Business Development, fsXchange Inc.
Oct 2000 - Oct 2002
VP - Education (NAFEM)
Smith, Bucklin Associates
Apr 1996 - Sep 2000
Publisher, "First Place / First Quote" - Automated Catalogue Svcs.
Apr 1994 - Apr 1996
Editor in Chief, Foodservice Equipment Specialist Magazine
Cahners Publishing
Jul 1988 - Apr 1994
Recognition
President, Society for the Advancement of Foodservice Research
President, Society for the Advancement of Foodservice Research
Honorary Doctorate of Foodservice, North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)
Honorary Doctorate of Foodservice, North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)
Life Fellow, Society for the Advancement of Food Service Research
Life Fellow, Society for the Advancement of Food Service Research
President’s Award, NAFEM
President’s Award, NAFEM
Market Mover Award, Marketing Agents for the Food Service Industry (MAFSI)
Market Mover Award, Marketing Agents for the Food Service Industry (MAFSI)
Editorial Medal of Excellence, Cahners Publishing Co.
Editorial Medal of Excellence, Cahners Publishing Co.
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