Dave Gagliardo

Dave provides more than 38 years of experience in leadership for success via strategic planning, forecasting, company restructuring, acquisitions and marketing new products, as well as being able to continuously deliver promised results to customers by focusing on their needs and by offering a deep understanding of the business tactics required. He has experience working with one of the Worlds #1 Brands and leading teams to annual sales of 30 Million, with a proven track record of being able to adjust to market challenges to reach milestones. Dave joined R&S Seve Corp in 2004 as Chief Operations Officer responsible for the day to day food service operations at Bradley Intl Airport and Gillette Stadium. He was promoted to Vice President / COO in Jan 2005 and has led R&S Seve Corp to 3 consecutive years of sales increases. Relationship building with Airport administration, Gillette Stadium and McDonald's Corporate staff have been the building blocks to establishing R&S as a strong business partner in the Boston area. The development of an Operations Manual, People Development and strong Leadership skills has provided the stability to grow the business. Prior to joining R&S Seve Corp, Dave was a Senior Manager Operations with McDonald's Corporation Oak Brook IL. Dave began his 29yr McDonald's career as a restaurant crew person in Phila, PA, serving in various roles at the restaurant level before being promoted to
mid-management in 1983. While in Oak Brook he was responsible for the development of sales innovations for the 1000 McD-in-Wal Mart restaurants. These sales innovations led to a sales increase of 37 million in annual sales. In addition, Dave was responsible for the day to day business relationship with the company's only "Mobile McD Licensee". This mobile McD was intended to bring the McD brand to the people during short duration highly visible recreation events such as; NFL Experience, NBA Jam Session, Olympic Games, NASCAR, NHRA, Golf tournaments and Air Shows. A charismatic and energetic leader, Dave has a distinguished record of achieving business results through people. He brings impressive experience, high integrity and strong values to empower his staff and employees to attain their goals and create wealth and opportunity for all. A native of Phila, Dave and his wife Julie reside in central MA, and are the parents of one child and one grandson.