Bob Richards
About Bob Richards
Bob Richards serves as the Vice President of Product Offering at AbeTech, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in product management and operational strategy, having previously held leadership roles at Aercor Wireless Inc and Hormel Foods.
Work at AbeTech
Bob Richards has served as the Vice President of Product Offering at AbeTech since 2020. In this role, he has developed a Product Management strategy that emphasizes understanding customer problems, simplifying operations, and enabling future growth. His strategic contributions focus on addressing operational challenges faced by AbeTech's customers, ensuring that their future needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience
Before joining AbeTech, Bob Richards worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Aercor Wireless Inc from 2019 to 2020. His career also includes a significant tenure at Hormel Foods, where he served as the Manager of Applications for 16 years, from 2003 to 2019. This extensive experience in various leadership roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product management and operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Bob Richards studied at Iowa State University, specifically at the Ivy College of Business, from 1998 to 2002. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in product management and operations.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Bob Richards enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters. He is actively involved in his community, volunteering at his church. His personal interests include working on DIY projects around the house and camping, with a particular fondness for canoeing in the Boundary Waters.