Richard Szurlej

Richard Szurlej has extensive experience in supply chain management and business operations, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Gabe's since 2014, where responsibilities include leading a significant enterprise supply chain transformation. Szurlej's career includes previous roles at Gabe's as Vice President of Distribution Operations and Vice President of Asset Protection, focusing on strategic enhancements and risk management. Prior positions include Director of Purchasing at Contessa Premium Foods, Senior Manager at StarKist Co. overseeing international co-pack sales and supply chain operations, and co-owner of Dormont Laundry and Linen. Additionally, significant contributions were made to law enforcement as a DEA Task Force Officer and as a law enforcement professional embedded with the US Army in Iraq. Szurlej holds academic experience as a Visiting Scientist at Carnegie Mellon University, advising on cyber crimes and related investigations.