Adrian Chavez

Adrian Chavez is a seasoned professional in the foodservice industry, currently serving as the Foodservice Regional Account Manager at Ventura Foods since October 2023, focusing on championing branded products for Chain Restaurants, C-Stores, and independent Distributors. Prior to this role, Adrian held various positions including McDonald's Business Unit Field Account Executive and Account Executive at J.R. Simplot Company, where responsibilities included direct collaboration with chain operators on product solutions. Adrian's experience also encompasses a tenure at PepsiCo as a Food Service Sales Manager, specializing in promoting the company’s image and converting operators from competitors, as well as leadership roles at Nuestro Foodservice Solutions and Focused Food Marketing, where Adrian designed and marketed frozen food items and represented pizza toppings and frozen poultry. An educational background includes a B.A. in Corporate Communications with a minor in Marketing from Western Illinois University and studies at Northern Illinois University.