Unidine Executive Management Team 

Unidine Corporation is led by a team of executive managers who are capable, experienced and client-focused. Each one of these seasoned professionals brings knowledge and skill, along with proven performance and a passion for fresh food to the organization. 

Richard SchenkelRichard Schenkel, President & Chief Executive Officer

Richard has an extensive background in food and service management in the health care industry. As Founder, President and CEO, Richard spearheaded the development of Unidine from concept to implementation. Prior to establishing Unidine, Schenkel was CEO and President of a regional health care service management company and a food service management firm. His leadership experiences include various executive level positions with two major international health care service firms directing various operational, sales and marketing initiaitves. He has a degree from the University of Wisconsin.

David Silva, Chief Financial Officer

David 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.

Gerry Lenneweaver, Cheif People Officer and Vice President of Human ResourcesGerry Leneweaver, Chief People Officer & Vice President of Human Resources

Gerry oversees all HR functions from recruiting and hiring to benefi ts, training and overall HR strategy. He has over 30 years of business experience in human resources. Prior to joining Unidine, Gerry was Senior Vice President People Services for Rubio's Restaurants in Carlsbad, CA. Gerry has also served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at American Hospitality Concepts, Inc (The Ground Round, Inc.) and has held senior management roles at Universal Sports America, TGI Friday's, Inc., The Limited, Inc., Atari, Inc., and PepsiCo, Inc. (Frito-Lay, Pizza Hut and PFS).

Steve Servant, Vice President of Sales, Unidine CorporationSteven Servant, Vice President of Sales

Steve is a seasoned veteran whose history of success in food service operations, clinical nutrition and sales roles in the healthcare industry spans nearly 30 years. He leveraged his expertise in senior level business development to build two of the most well-respected healthcare support service outsourcing organizations in the industry. Following a five-year period as principal of his own company, he joined Unidine's executive leadership team to lead Unidine's business development and marketing efforts. Steve holds a bachelor's degree in Food Service and Nutrition from the University of Rhode Island.

David Leuci, Vice President, IT David Leuci, Vice President, Information Technology

David is a hands-on industry leader with more than ten years of IT management experience in the software development, strategic asset management and health and fitness industries. He is skilled at developing and pushing an organization's strategic technology direction towards operational efficiency, cost effectiveness and market competitiveness, and is adept at shaping policy for national and global IT organizations.