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Richard Dachman

richard_dachmanVice President of ProduceSysco

Richard Dachman is a native of Denver and attended Colorado State University. He began his produce career at his family-owned business in Denver.

Following the sale of the family business he and his father opened a new foodservice operation in Denver for Kraft Foods, Inc. before joining Kraft’s corporate office in Chicago as national director of Produce in 1987.

Scott Uehlein

Vice President of Product Innovation and Development, SONIC®

Scott Uehlein is vice president of product innovation and development for the Oklahoma Citybased national headquarters of SONIC®, America’s Drive-In®. He oversees the SONIC team of culinary experts, managing the development of innovative menu items.

Leonard DeGeorge

leonard-degeorgeExecutive Chef Culinary Development,
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

As Executive Chef, Leonard “Lenny” DeGeorge leads culinary development for the Food & Beverage Experience Planning and Integration division of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Ronald DeSantis, MBA

Ron DeSantisCertified Master Chef, Director of Culinary Excellence and Quality Assurance, Yale Dining

Ron DeSantis is Director of Culinary Excellence and Quality Assurance for Yale Dining. In this role, Chef Ron oversees the production of more than 14,000 meals each day at Yale. He provides leadership for all facets of culinary concept design, development of innovative menus and cuisine, and training of the culinary team.

Robin Fisher

robin-fisherCategory ManagerPF Chang’s Bistro

Robin Fisher is a produce industry veteran with more than 25 years’ experience in purchasing, sales and business development.

Her current responsibilities include all Agriculture purchases for both PF Chang’s and Pei Wei brand.

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