Wells Enterprises
Dick Kennedy is an experienced executive in operations and supply chain management, currently serving as SVP Operations & Supply Chain at Wells Enterprises since February 2007. Previously held roles include Vice President of Transformation, where leadership focused on a comprehensive company transformation aimed at long-term sustainability, and VP-General Manager of Planning & Product Development, overseeing various cross-functional teams. Prior positions at Wells include Senior Director of Planning & Strategy and Senior Director Supply Chain Services, emphasizing integrated business planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Dick Kennedy's early career involved significant operational roles at Gateway and Time Customer Service, alongside a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University.
Wells Enterprises
Headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet packaged foods. We produce more than 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats. Wells produces Blue Bunny® ice cream, frozen novelties and specialty frozen desserts along with the iconic Bomb Pop® brand. So much ice cream is produced in Le Mars by Wells that the city was designated as the Ice Cream Capital of the World® by the Iowa legislature! Blue Bunny branded items are distributed across the nation. Ice cream enthusiasts can find their favorite Blue Bunny products in grocery, convenience and club stores, on mobile vending trucks and in foodservice settings (such as educational institutions, hospitals and restaurants). The company’s corporate office and two ice cream plants are located in Le Mars. Our two other ice cream plants, one in Henderson, NV and the other in Dunkirk, NY help supply our frozen treats across the United States. Over 4,000 production, sales, office, and support personnel make up the Wells family. With its state-of-the-art production facilities the company is cited by many industry experts as one of the most technically advanced in the industry.