Rich Krause

Rich Krause serves as Chairman of the Board for multiple companies, including Lenox Corporation, 1880 Hospitality, and Instant Pot Brands, among others. With extensive experience in the outdoor and consumer products industries, Rich has played key roles in driving significant revenue growth and successful mergers and acquisitions throughout their career. Notable positions include CEO at Capital Brands, where Rich oversaw a rapid turnaround and eventual sale to the DeLonghi Group, and Chief Executive Officer at FeraDyne Outdoors, known for strategically acquiring and integrating multiple companies. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Illinois State University.