Niels Richardson

Niels Richardson is an experienced professional in foodservice design and management, currently serving as Manager of Design & Engineering Innovation at Inspire Brands since October 2023, where Niels supports food-service equipment technology and kitchen innovation across the company's brands. Prior roles include Layout Design Specialist/Project Manager at Edward Don & Company from November 2017 to October 2023, where Niels collaborated with clients on design projects and managed communications with contractors. Niels has also held similar positions at Atlanta Fixture & Sales Company and Boelter Contract & Design, along with project coordination roles at U.S. Foodservice Contract Design and sales experience at Superior Products, culminating in a foundational role as Kitchen Manager at Everybody’s Pizza. Niels holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from Georgia State University and additional educational credentials from Georgia Perimeter College and Kennesaw State University.