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Carl DePree

Energizer · DISC type I
Director of Retail Operations at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
📍 Gainesville, Virginia, United States

Carl DePree is a retail and culinary operations leader with over 15 years of experience in food service and management. He is recognized for driving financial performance, building high-performing teams, and managing large-scale operations for companies like Chartwells and Whole Foods Market. He studied at The University of Akron.

With a demonstrated passion for food, Carl values creating high-quality product experiences and outstanding service. His interests suggest an appreciation for cultural institutions and travel, having previously followed organizations like the Smithsonian Enterprises and Hilton.

He successfully facilitated the opening of a 70, 000 sq. ft. flagship Whole Foods Market in the Washington D. C. metro, hiring and training over 350 team members.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director of Retail Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Gainesville, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How Carl shows up

Big Picture Person
Believer
Imaginative

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Carl cares about

Large-Scale Retail
He has managed stores with annual volumes of $70M and led the opening of a 70k sq. ft. flagship location in the DC metro area.
Team Development
Focuses on mentorship, inclusion, and empowerment to build high-performing teams, having managed groups of over 275 people.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Director of Retail Operations
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
5-2022 - 7-2025
Store Manager
Total Wine & More
7-2019 - 2-2022
Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
Whole Foods Market
1-2017 - 7-2019
Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
Whole Foods Market
8-2014 - 1-2017
Associate Store Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager)
Whole Foods Market
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Media appearances

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Education
1993 - 1994
General Studies
The University of Akron
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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