Rich Schneider

Rich Schneider

Chair

Rich Schneider is the Chief Development Officer of Areas USA, headquartered in Miami, FL, where he oversees 160 food, beverage, and retail operations in 11 airports and 2 toll roads across the U.S. Throughout his career, Rich has built strong culinary relationships across various sectors of the food industry, contributing to the development of award-winning concepts. He helped create the Areas Cares program and led the company’s community education initiatives supporting local high school culinary programs.

Schneider also serves on the Board of Trustees for the National Restaurant Association and on the Educational Foundation Boards for the Texas Restaurant Association, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, and the Illinois Restaurant Association.