Rich Dachman Speaker Biography
CEO of Brighter Bites and Former Sysco VP of Produce
As a respected figure in the foodservice industry, Rich Dachman brings extensive experience, including 28 years at Sysco. Formerly the Vice President of Produce for Sysco, a leading global food distributor, Rich now serves as the CEO of Brighter Bites. His deep understanding of the food supply chain, particularly his tenure at Sysco, makes him a sought-after foodservice speaker. Moreover, his background provides valuable insights for those in the industry.
Foodservice
A Denver native, Rich began his career in the produce sector with his family’s business after attending Colorado State University. Following the sale of that venture, he and his father established a new foodservice operation in Denver for Kraft Foods, Inc. Subsequently, Rich moved to Kraft’s corporate office in Chicago, assuming the role of National Director of Produce in 1987. His early experience in food distribution laid the groundwork for his later success at Sysco.
Sysco Speaker
In 1992, Rich joined FreshPoint Inc., where he served as President of FreshPoint Operating Companies in Houston, Denver, Atlanta, and the company’s central procurement office in Salinas, California. When Sysco acquired FreshPoint in 2000, Rich was appointed Senior Vice President, Western Region. Subsequently, in 2007, he was promoted to Vice President of Produce for Sysco Corporation. His long and distinguished career at Sysco positions him as a knowledgeable Sysco speaker.
Awards
Throughout his distinguished career in foodservice and produce, Rich has received numerous accolades. These include The Packer’s Foodservice Achievement Award, the Center for Growing Talent’s Jay Pack Cultivating Our Future Award, and Produce for Better Health’s Excellence Award. Furthermore, Rich served as Chairman of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) in 2012, culminating over a decade of leadership within PMA. His achievements underscore his expertise as a prominent food industry speaker. Therefore, for insights into the food distribution landscape, particularly from a Sysco perspective, Rich Dachman is a highly qualified Sysco speaker.
Rich Dachman Speaking Topics
Brighter Bites, Non Profit Produce Distribution with an Amazing Supply Chain & Story!
A discussion with Rich Dachman about Brighter Bites which is changing the lives of children & families in the USA. Rich has over 40yrs of experience in Supply Chain Produce from the world's largest distributor Sysco to helping smaller farmers aid the mission of Brighter Bites.
Foodservice, Nutrition and Making a Difference
Dachman’s presentation covers topics such as the complex matrix of foodservice distribution, the success of a distributor-operator relationship and the ways the produce industry can make a positive impact.
Leadership through Connecting & Lifting Others
Rich Dachman’s leadership story is about “Connections”. It comes from his own story of starting from the bottom & building to the top of his industry. As a teenager, Rich was rebellious & got himself into some legal trouble It was the attorney that represented him & helped me out of it and became my mentor. He dropped out of college temporarily in his Sophomore year and started his own business. Through many trials and tribulations, he climbed the ladder to the top position in the produce foodservice industry as VP at Sysco Systems earning a 7 figure income for multiple years. On his way up, he was the National Director for Produce Foodservice for Kraft General Foods, and went on to be President of 4 different companies for Sysco. The key to his story of success is that along the way there were axis points in time where one person, with minimal interaction, had a massive impact on his ultimate future. He has done the same in his long career and is passionate about mentoring young people on his teams, many of which have gone on to have amazing success. He encourages others leaders to understand the impact they can have on others. His presentation is heartfelt & inspirational.
