Phillip Rich

Phillip Rich is an experienced purchase specialist currently serving at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community since March 2022, where responsibilities include servicing a large territory with over 1000 food and grocery line items across Southeast Virginia. Prior to this role, Phillip held positions as a sales representative and market manager at LET-US PRODUCE from 2003 to 2009, and has extensive management experience in the hospitality industry, notably as general manager at Blue Pete’s Restaurant from 1985 to 2003. Phillip also has a strong background in the culinary sector, having served as managing partner at two comedy clubs and held various kitchen management roles in upscale seafood and dining establishments. Phillip holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, obtained between 1979 and 1981.