Rippe Associates Appoints Education Studio Lead

Rippe Associates, of Minneapolis, has hired Theresa Gervenak as associate principal for the education studio.

With over 15 years of experience in foodservice project management, operations and design-build initiatives, Gervenak brings deep industry knowledge and leadership expertise that will further strengthen Rippe’s commitment to innovation in educational foodservice design.

Prior to joining Rippe, Gervenak served as director of project management for the Minnesota branch of Rapids Foodservice Contract and Design, where she led project teams and managed multimillion-dollar national accounts.

“Theresa’s depth of experience and leadership in foodservice operations make her an invaluable addition to the team,” says Eric Goodrich, principal at Rippe, in the release. “We look forward to the contributions she will make to Rippe’s continued growth and in serving the evolving needs of our K-12 and higher education clients.”