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Russ Benson, FMP

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Founder & CEO at DayOne Hospitality Consulting
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Russ Benson is a nationally recognized hospitality executive and the Founder & CEO of DayOne Hospitality Consulting. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in foodservice consulting for major corporate clients. He holds an FCSI certification and is an alumnus of Johnson & Wales University.

Colleagues and peers describe him as having great people skills, strong leadership, and a dedicated, talented nature, complemented by a sense of humor. He is active in industry networking and mentorship, focusing on growing professional relationships and connecting people with opportunities.

He is a past president of the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM), a leading industry association.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Workplace Dining
As a consultant for Fortune 100 companies, he focuses on creating and managing high-quality, modern workplace dining programs and amenities.
Hospitality Leadership
With over 40 years of experience and having served as a past president of the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM), he is a recognized industry leader.
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Career

Work history

2013
Founder & CEO
DayOne Hospitality Consulting
2009 - 2013
Division Vice President of Operations, Hospitality Group
Food for Thought Enterprises
2007 - 2009
Director of Business Development
ARAMARK
2005 - 2007
Director of Business Development
Parkhurst Dining Services
1995 - 2005
Assistant Vice President, Regional Director - Corporate Food Program Manager (Client Liaison)
MBNA America
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Education
B.S.
Johnson & Wales University
A.O.S.
Johnson & Wales University
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