Richard Thompson

Chief Executive Officer at Go 7 Brands LLC

73 year

Consumer Non-Durables

Process Industries

Finance

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Rich helped create over $3 billion in enterprise value as CEO of American Italian Pasta Company, The Meow Mix Company and Freshpet.
He has deep operational experience across multiple disciplines, having helped build each of these organizations, including marketing and sales, manufacturing, supply chain and distribution, and innovation infrastructure, and he has supervised the design and construction of seven manufacturing facilities.
With CPG start-ups, one home run can be a lifetime achievement.
Rich has helped achieve three of them.

Richard Thompson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Go 7 Brands LLC Go 7 Brands LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Go 7 Brands LLC provides computer processing, data preparation, and processing services. The private company is based in Fayetteville, AR. The company was founded by Richard C. Thompson, who has been the CEO since incorporation.	Chief Executive Officer	2009-12-10
Vanderbilt University	Corporate Officer/Principal	2009-12-10
George Washington University	Corporate Officer/Principal	2009-12-10
Nashville Humane Association	Director/Board Member	2009-12-13
Pipsnacks LLC Pipsnacks LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Pipsnacks LLC manufactures and markets PipCorn, a special type of mini popcorn. The company was founded by Jeffrey David Martin and Teresa Tsou in April 2012 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA.	Director/Board Member	-
Factory LLC Factory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Factory LLC (Factory) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Richard C. Thompson. The firm is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.	Founder	2016-12-31
ROAR Beverages, Inc. ROAR Beverages, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables ROAR Beverages LLC manufactures vegan, low-calorie, low-sugar and electrolyte-infused beverages. It offers Strawberry Coconut, Pineapple Mint, Georgia Peach, Cucumber Watermelon, Mango Clementine, and Blueberry Acai. The company was founded by Roland Nesi in 2013 and is headquartered in Huntington, NY.	Director/Board Member	-

All active positions of Richard Thompson

Former positions of Richard Thompson

Companies	Position	End
FRESHPET, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	2016-06-30
Dakota Growers Pasta Co., Inc. Dakota Growers Pasta Co., Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Dakota Growers Pasta Co., Inc. formerly known as Dakota Growers Pasta Company. Its principal activity is to operate milling and pasta manufacturing facilities. Products include dry pasta, semolina, durum wheat and mill feed by-products. Company owns the following trademarks that have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the sale of dry pasta: Pasta Growers, Pasta Sanita, Zia Briosa and Dakota Growers Pasta Co. Company converted from Co-operative to Corporation through a triangular merger with Dakota Growers Pasta Restructuring Cooperative and Dakota Growers Corporation. The customers of the Group include retailers, food processors, restaurants, hotels, colleges, universities, schools, airlines, in-office cafeteria facilities and transportation services.	Director/Board Member	2010-05-04
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Listed companies	1
FRESHPET, INC.	Consumer Non-Durables

Private companies	12
American Italian Pasta Co. American Italian Pasta Co. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables American Italian Pasta Co. produces and markets branded and private label dry pasta in North America with brands. The company was founded by Richard C. Thompson in 1986 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.	Consumer Non-Durables
The Meow Mix Co. LLC The Meow Mix Co. LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables The Meow Mix Co. LLC manufactures cat food. Its products include Meow Mix Original, Meow Mix Seafood Medley, Meow Mix Hairball Control, Meow Mix Indoor Formula, and Alley Cat. The company is located in Secaucus, NJ.	Consumer Non-Durables
Thompsons Nutritional Technology, Inc. Thompsons Nutritional Technology, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Part of Midwest Grain Products, Inc., Thompsons Nutritional Technology, Inc. produces vital wheat gluten, premium wheat starch, and flour. The private company is based in Kansas City, KS. Thompsons Nutritional Technology was acquired by Midwest Grain Products, Inc. on February 02, 2001 for $6.50 million.	Process Industries
Dakota Growers Pasta Co., Inc. Dakota Growers Pasta Co., Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Dakota Growers Pasta Co., Inc. formerly known as Dakota Growers Pasta Company. Its principal activity is to operate milling and pasta manufacturing facilities. Products include dry pasta, semolina, durum wheat and mill feed by-products. Company owns the following trademarks that have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the sale of dry pasta: Pasta Growers, Pasta Sanita, Zia Briosa and Dakota Growers Pasta Co. Company converted from Co-operative to Corporation through a triangular merger with Dakota Growers Pasta Restructuring Cooperative and Dakota Growers Corporation. The customers of the Group include retailers, food processors, restaurants, hotels, colleges, universities, schools, airlines, in-office cafeteria facilities and transportation services.	Process Industries
Go 7 Brands LLC Go 7 Brands LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Go 7 Brands LLC provides computer processing, data preparation, and processing services. The private company is based in Fayetteville, AR. The company was founded by Richard C. Thompson, who has been the CEO since incorporation.	Technology Services
The Nashville Holding Co. The Nashville Holding Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Nashville Holding Co. is a bank holding private company based in Nashville, GA and has subsidiaries in United States.	Finance
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals operates as a non-profit organization that promotes humane principles, prevents cruelty, and alleviates pain, fear and suffering of animals through nationwide information, awareness and advocacy. The company was founded by Henry Bergh on April 10, 1866 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Process Industries
Pet Food Institute Pet Food Institute Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Pet Food Institute regulates pet food and treat products. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Consumer Non-Durables
Nashville Humane Association
Pipsnacks LLC Pipsnacks LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Pipsnacks LLC manufactures and markets PipCorn, a special type of mini popcorn. The company was founded by Jeffrey David Martin and Teresa Tsou in April 2012 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA.	Consumer Non-Durables
Factory LLC Factory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Factory LLC (Factory) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Richard C. Thompson. The firm is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.	Finance
ROAR Beverages, Inc. ROAR Beverages, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables ROAR Beverages LLC manufactures vegan, low-calorie, low-sugar and electrolyte-infused beverages. It offers Strawberry Coconut, Pineapple Mint, Georgia Peach, Cucumber Watermelon, Mango Clementine, and Blueberry Acai. The company was founded by Roland Nesi in 2013 and is headquartered in Huntington, NY.	Consumer Non-Durables