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For nearly 20 years, Revolution Foods has been on a mission to nourish and strengthen communities – combining exceptional nutrition with meaningful social impact.

As a pioneering Certified B Corporation, we craft food with purpose, one meal at a time.

In 2006

Two businesswomen and moms, Kristin Groos Richmond and Kirsten Saenz Tobey, met while pursuing their MBAs at UC Berkeley.

United by a shared passion for education, they founded Revolution Foods to solve the biggest problem they saw in public schools: lack of access to high-quality, healthy meals for all.

In 2009

Revolution Foods became a Certified B Corp., formalizing its commitment to quality and social good. In 2021, Revolution Foods added Public Benefit Corp. status to take the commitment one step further.

In 2019

The company expanded its mission to support older adults, addressing food insecurity and promoting better nutrition for vulnerable seniors.

In 2025

George Blanco joined the company as CEO, ushering in a new era of expansion and innovation – building on the founders’ mission to create healthier communities and a healthier planet.

Today

Over the past two decades, Revolution Foods has raised the standard for what schools, students, and seniors can expect at mealtime.

Today, we’re the largest K-12 school meal vendor in California, serving more than 35 million nutritious meals each year.

We believe everyone deserves access to food that’s affordable, trustworthy, and crafted with purpose – in school cafeterias, senior centers, and on retail shelves.

Our Values

We live our mission: Focusing first on driving impact across our communities and teams.

Care for All

We respect and seek out diversity, equity and inclusion in all its forms, internally and externally.

Growth Mindset

We embrace ambition, disruption, and sustainable business models.

Deliver Excellence

We succeed through high standards, reliability, and accountability through our teams, partners, & products.

OUR Leadership team

George brings over 35 years of leadership in the food industry to Rev. From farms to factories to Fortune 500 boardrooms, he’s led teams across every corner of food manufacturing, distribution, and strategy. George is committed to expanding access to fresh, healthy meals, developing new kid-approved products, and strengthening Revolution Foods’ mission as a certified B Corporation.

George Blanco

CEO

As Chief Financial Officer, Cedric brings deep experience in finance and accounting leadership. He's worked extensively with private equity firms and their portfolio companies, consistently delivering results that matter. Above all, Cedric is driven by Rev's mission and committed to making a meaningful impact through his work on the communities served.

Cedric Penix

CFO

Sophie is Head of Product, Strategy, and Innovation at Revolution Foods, where she previously served as Chief of Staff. With a background in Education Technology building math curriculum, she balances innovation with practical functionality that meets customer needs. In this new role, she aims to serve as the strategic quarterback for the company's design, build, and innovation efforts. Outside of work, Sophie enjoys hunting for treasures at flea markets and celebrating life's moments with loved ones. She holds a Master's in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University.

Sophie Grayer

Head of Product, Strategy, & Innovation

Alejandro Mata is a process-centered, results-driven HR leader and MIT-trained industrial engineer with global, multi-industry experience at Fortune 50 companies including Amazon and J.P. Morgan Chase. He’s passionate about scaling organizations and driving operational excellence through simple, effective people practices — leading with both heart and mind.

Alejandro Mata

VP of People & Culture

As Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience, Drew leads the commercial team at Revolution Foods, driving growth strategy and championing customer satisfaction. Previously, he spent 16 years at General Mills in the foodservice segment, where he held leadership roles in marketing, business development, and M&A integration. He holds an MBA from Rice University and a BA from Southern Methodist University.

Drew Helmey

SVP, Sales, Marketing & Customer Experience

With 25+ years in food manufacturing, Patrick has led product development, opened new facilities, and ensured food safety across 28 North American sites. A former VP of Corporate Quality, he brings deep expertise in Food Science and Organic Chemistry. Passionate about food safety, he looks forward to advancing Revolution Foods with his industry knowledge and certifications.

Patrick Fierro

VP, Operations

Stacey is Vice President - Corporate Controller, a CPA who brings over 35 years of both public and private sector accounting experience, 8 years of which have dedicated to Revolution Foods. She excels at seeing the big picture while managing the details, leading financial operations with discipline and strategic insight. A natural problem-solver, Stacey thrives under pressure and is driven by Rev's mission to make healthy food accessible to all kids.

Stacey Salinas

VP, Corporate Controller

Jonathan brings over 10 years of experience in the School Meal sector and serves as the Senior Director of Business Development for K-12 Vended Meals at Revolution Foods, leading strategic growth initiatives across California and Nevada. With a focus on expanding access to nutritious, high-quality meals, he partners with schools and districts to design sustainable meal programs that build lifelong healthy eaters.

Jonathan Diaz

Sr. Director Business Development

Anna is a Registered Dietitian with 10 years of experience in school nutrition. Passionate about fostering lifelong healthy habits, she believes that good nutrition starts early and plays a critical role in child development. With a love for fruits, vegetables, and balanced meals, Anna is dedicated to making nutritious food accessible, enjoyable, and beneficial for growing minds.

Anna Severns

Sr. Director, Menu & Nutrition

Gemma brings with her almost 20 years of legal experience. She has advised and represented clients in multiple industries including retail, hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing, tech, real estate and construction, as well as nonprofits. With children of her own, she is passionate about addressing food insecurities and ensuring student access to nutritious and delicious meal options.

Gemma Mondala

Sr. Director, Corporate Counsel

Elizabeth is a seasoned Customer Experience professional with over 24 years of success in building and leading customer-centric initiatives. She possesses a rich history in the Food & Beverage industry, combining her operational expertise with a passion for B Corp values and sustainability. Elizabeth is focused on crafting exceptional customer journeys that simultaneously deliver high-quality, healthy, and sustainable meals for all.

Elizabeth Webster

Sr. Director, Customer Experience

Erwin joined Revolution Foods in 2015 and has spent nearly a decade ensuring meals reach students on time—especially at sites where Rev is the only food delivery each day. Rising from Supervisor to Director, Erwin is hands-on in every sense, even jumping in to drive deliveries himself! Outside of work, Erwin enjoys road trips, including drives up to Humboldt State University to visit his daughter.

Erwin Rosales

Sr. Director, Transportation

Angela is the Senior Director of Data and Technology and has been with Revolution Foods for over 12 years. She brings deep expertise in enterprise systems and has led strategic, cross-functional initiatives that leverage data to drive operational excellence. Angela is passionate about using innovative thinking and technology to support Rev's mission of nourishing kids.

Angela Mauermann

Sr. Director, Data & Technology

With 19 years of marketing experience spanning EdTech to school meals, Heather helps organizations achieve their mission through expertise in operations, analytics, strategic positioning, and creative campaigns. Influenced by a family of educators, her career began in education and grew through leadership roles focused on expanding access to education, health, and nutrition.

Heather Clevenger

Sr. Director, Marketing

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