John Riley

John Riley has a diverse work history that includes roles as an Adjunct Professor at Roosevelt University and Robert Morris University. Prior to their academic career, they worked as the President of EmbroidMe, an Advertising Specialties business. John also held positions at SCA Hygiene Products and SCA, where they served as a Global Product Director and Global Director, respectively, focusing on product innovation in the Away from Home Tabletop business. Additionally, they worked as the Director of Foodservice Marketing and Sales at Dean Foods, overseeing sales and marketing teams with a focus on the Foodservice Distributor and Industrial Sales businesses.

John Riley has a solid educational background with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Management, and English from Northern Illinois University, which they earned between 1975 and 1979. john further expanded their knowledge by pursuing an MBA degree in Finance and Marketing from Minnesota State University, Mankato, from 1984 to 1988.