The Jel Sert Company
Simon Richards has a varied work experience, starting from 1995. Simon began as a Maintenance Supervisor at Farley Candy in January 1995 and later joined Favorite Brands in 1997 as a Maintenance Manager. In 1999, they moved to The Jel Sert Company where they held various roles including Department Manager, Plant Manager, and their most recent position as Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering since April 2018.
Simon Richards attended Meols Cop High School. After completing high school, they enrolled in King George V Sixth Form College, where they studied Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Following their time at the sixth form college, Simon went on to pursue a degree in Biochemistry at the University of Illinois Chicago.
The Jel Sert Company
For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high quality, high value foods and beverages that help bring people together. As a proud family owned business, they understand that sharing a meal; a treat or even just a quick beverage can be an opportunity to create meaningful time with loved ones. Since its incorporation in 1926, The Jel Sert Company has been at the forefront of innovation in the food and beverage industry; with an evolving portfolio of brands ranging from drink mixes to dessert mixes and freezer pops. Our beloved brands include Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, Pop-Ice, Kool Pops, Wyler’s Light, Flavor-Aid, All Sport, Super C, Pure Kick, Royal, My-T-Fine and Nature’s Hand. The Jel Sert Company is based in West Chicago, Illinois, where over 1,000 employees share the company’s passion for creating incredible products that help families and friends gather together to make lasting memories.