Unidine Corporation is led by a team of executive managers who are capable, experienced, and client-focused. We empower our team members to provide the best possible service, committing ourselves to play a strong role in setting policy and direction for our organization to define Unidine as a leader in the industry. Every day we go the extra mile to support our team members, our clients and the community. Take a closer look at who we are.

Richard B. Schenkel (President and Chief Executive Officer) brings an extensive background in food and service management in the Healthcare Industry. As founder and CEO, Richard spearheaded the development of Unidine from concept to implementation. Prior to establishing Unidine, Schenkel was CEO and President at a regional healthcare service management company and a food service management firm. His leadership experiences include various executive level positions with two major international healthcare service firms directing various operational, sales and marketing initiatives. He has a degree from the University of Wisconsin .

David B. Silva, CPA (Chief Financial Officer) has a financial management career of over 25 years. He began his career in a major international public accounting firm where he gathered experience with various hospitality clients. Shifting his focus to private industry, David managed the financial and IT operations of both national and international manufacturing corporations. Before joining Unidine, David held senior financial positions in both the food services and medical product sectors. David is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts. 

Joshua Hubbard (Chief Operating Officer) is a veteran of over 20 years in the food service industry, and he leverages this experience to ensure operational excellence across the organization. Josh began his career at Tavern on the Green in New York City and his professional experience includes food service operations at restaurants, higher education and conference centers. His success has been driven by an entrepreneurial approach to the diverse positions he has held. Whether functioning as a turnaround specialist, change agent or business leader, his career has been highlighted by a results focused approach. Josh received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. 

Timothy Lamson (Vice President of Procurement Services) has over 25 years experience in supply chain management and is a seasoned veteran of the food and hospitality industry where he headed up purchasing for one of the largest restaurant chains in the nation and one of the leading food service contract management companies. Tim studied Business Administration at Boston State College. 

James D. Lux (Chief Information Officer) is a seasoned veteran with over 20 years of dining and hospitality industry experience. He is responsible for controlling all aspects of technology and telecommunications including acquisition, implementation and support for Unidine's corporate office and over 150 facilities in fifteen states comprising over 1500 end-users. Jim's career includes management of information and technology for some of the largest restaurant chains in the country. Jim also worked at a leading point of service technology firm in the hospitality arena. He holds a Bachelors of Science and a Masters Degree in Business and Information Systems from the University of Buffalo, as well as a Masters Degree in Leadership from Northeastern University.

Holly Molinaro (Vice President and Chief People Officer) Has over 25 years of Human Resources experience with the last 18 years at the Vice President level. Holly provides a full range of strategic guidance for everything from employee relations, compensation and benefits to policy development and performance management. She has extensive experience managing human resources for two large food service management companies where her primary focus was on management development and succession planning. Holly attended Michigan State University where she majored in communications.