Robert B. Aiken
Director/Board Member at Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc.
Profile
Robert B.
Aiken is currently the Director at Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc. He previously held positions as the President & Chief Executive Officer at US Foods, Inc. from 2004 to 2010, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Essendant, Inc. from 2015 to 2017, President & Chief Executive Officer at Metz Baking Co. from 1994 to 2000, Chief Executive Officer at Feeding America from 2012 to 2015, Chief Executive Officer at Bolder Capital LLC in 2012, Chief Executive Officer at Bolder Capital LLC in 2010, Independent Director at Essendant, Inc. from 2010 to 2014, Independent Director at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. from 2010 to 2017, Managing Director at Capwell Partners LLC from 2011 to 2012, and President & Chief Operating Officer at TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in 2017.
He also served as President at TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc. and President at Milwaukee Sign Co. LLC.
Mr. Aiken received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Georgetown University in 1985.
Robert B. Aiken active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc.
 Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc. engages in the distribution of maintenance, repair and operations parts, supplies, equipment, and accessories to the foodservice industry. Its products include replacement parts and supplies for cooking and warming equipment, refrigeration, ware washing and food preparation equipment. It services restaurant equipment and supplies dealers, service agencies, restaurants, national chains and institutions. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert B. Aiken
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC. | President | 2017-10-28 |
| RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-06-22 |
| ESSENDANT INC | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-06-11 |
Feeding America
 Feeding America Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Feeding America operates as a non-profit organization that provides meals through a nationwide network of member food banks. The firm also supports local charitable agencies operating programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-06-29 |
| ESSENDANT INC | Director/Board Member | 2014-05-20 |
Training of Robert B. Aiken
| Georgetown University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. | Consumer Services |
| TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
US Foods, Inc.
 US Foods, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services US Foods, Inc. engages in the market and distribution of fresh, frozen, dry food and non-food products. The firm offers meats and seafood; dry grocery products; refrigerated and frozen grocery products; equipment, disposable, and supplies; dairy; beverage products; and produce. Its brand portfolio includes Chef’s Line, Rykoff Sexton, Stock Yards, Metro Deli, Monarch, Monogram, Molly’s Kitchen, Glenview Farms, Valu+Plus, and Harvest Value. The company was founded on August 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL. | Consumer Services |
Essendant, Inc.
 Essendant, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Essendant, Inc. operates as a holding company. The firm engages in the distribution of workplace items. It offers the following product categories: janitorial, foodservice and breakroom supplies, technology products, traditional office products, industrial supplies, cut sheet paper products, automotive products and office furniture. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL. | Distribution Services |
Essendant Co.
 Essendant Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Essendant Co. distributes office products. It offers office supplies, furniture and technology to cleaning, breakroom, and foodservice. The company is headquartered in Deerfield, IL. | Distribution Services |
TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc.
 TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc. manufactures, distributes and markets cereal products and snacks. It offers private-brand food products, post brand ready-to-eat cereal products and other regional and value-brand food products in the grocery, mass merchandise, drugstore, and foodservice channels. The company was founded on October 23, 1996 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Milwaukee Sign Co. LLC
 Milwaukee Sign Co. LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Milwaukee Sign Co. LLC supplies fascia and plastic accent bands. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Process Industries |
Metz Baking Co.
 Metz Baking Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Tyson Foods, Inc., Metz Baking Co. operates 21 bread and specialty bakeries. Metz Baking was acquired by Earthgrains Co. from Specialty Foods Corp. on March 20, 2000 for $625 million. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Feeding America
Feeding America Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Feeding America operates as a non-profit organization that provides meals through a nationwide network of member food banks. The firm also supports local charitable agencies operating programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Health Services |
Bolder Capital LLC
 Bolder Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bolder Capital LLC is a private equity firm founded in January 1, 2004. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc.
Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc. engages in the distribution of maintenance, repair and operations parts, supplies, equipment, and accessories to the foodservice industry. Its products include replacement parts and supplies for cooking and warming equipment, refrigeration, ware washing and food preparation equipment. It services restaurant equipment and supplies dealers, service agencies, restaurants, national chains and institutions. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL. | Distribution Services |
| Capwell Partners LLC |
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