Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Recruits Luis Burgos as Vice President of Operations
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) has appointed Luis Burgos as Vice President of Operations. Burgos brings 29 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution operations leadership, having held senior positions at U.S. Cotton, Kimberly-Clark, Natec Medical, and Rain Bird.
Burgos's expertise includes implementing Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies, managing complex manufacturing environments, and leading global operations expansions. At U.S. Cotton, he successfully led expansion initiatives and green field operations to meet growing demand. As Chief Operating Officer at Natec Medical, he enhanced manufacturing capabilities and improved product quality.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) ha nominato Luis Burgos Vice Presidente delle Operazioni. Burgos vanta 29 anni di esperienza nella leadership di operazioni di produzione e distribuzione, avendo ricoperto ruoli dirigenziali presso U.S. Cotton, Kimberly-Clark, Natec Medical e Rain Bird.
La sua expertise comprende l'implementazione delle metodologie Lean e 6 Sigma, la gestione di ambienti produttivi complessi e la guida di espansioni operative a livello globale. Presso U.S. Cotton ha condotto con successo iniziative di espansione e operazioni green field per soddisfare la crescente domanda. In qualità di Chief Operating Officer di Natec Medical, ha potenziato le capacità produttive e migliorato la qualità dei prodotti.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) ha designado a Luis Burgos como Vicepresidente de Operaciones. Burgos cuenta con 29 años de experiencia en liderazgo de operaciones de manufactura y distribución, habiendo ocupado cargos senior en U.S. Cotton, Kimberly-Clark, Natec Medical y Rain Bird.
Su experiencia incluye la implementación de metodologías Lean y 6 Sigma, la gestión de entornos de manufactura complejos y la dirección de expansiones operativas globales. En U.S. Cotton lideró con éxito iniciativas de expansión y operaciones green field para satisfacer la creciente demanda. Como Director de Operaciones en Natec Medical, mejoró las capacidades de manufactura y la calidad del producto.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF)는 루이스 부르고스(Luis Burgos)를 운영 부사장으로 임명했습니다. 부르고스는 U.S. Cotton, Kimberly-Clark, Natec Medical, Rain Bird에서 고위직을 역임하며 29년의 제조 및 유통 운영 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
그의 전문성은 Lean 및 6 Sigma 방법론 도입, 복잡한 제조 환경 관리, 글로벌 운영 확장 리더십을 포함합니다. U.S. Cotton에서는 성장하는 수요에 대응하기 위해 확장 이니셔티브와 신규 사업장을 성공적으로 이끌었습니다. Natec Medical의 최고운영책임자(COO)로서 제조 역량을 강화하고 제품 품질을 향상시켰습니다.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) a nommé Luis Burgos au poste de Vice-Président des Opérations. Burgos apporte 29 ans d'expérience en gestion des opérations de fabrication et de distribution, ayant occupé des postes de direction chez U.S. Cotton, Kimberly-Clark, Natec Medical et Rain Bird.
Son expertise inclut la mise en œuvre des méthodologies Lean et 6 Sigma, la gestion d'environnements de production complexes et la direction d'expansions opérationnelles à l'échelle mondiale. Chez U.S. Cotton, il a mené avec succès des initiatives d'expansion et des opérations green field pour répondre à la demande croissante. En tant que Directeur des Opérations chez Natec Medical, il a amélioré les capacités de fabrication et la qualité des produits.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) hat Luis Burgos zum Vice President of Operations ernannt. Burgos bringt 29 Jahre Erfahrung in der Führung von Fertigungs- und Vertriebsabläufen mit und hatte leitende Positionen bei U.S. Cotton, Kimberly-Clark, Natec Medical und Rain Bird inne.
Seine Expertise umfasst die Implementierung von Lean- und 6-Sigma-Methoden, das Management komplexer Fertigungsumgebungen sowie die Leitung globaler Betriebserweiterungen. Bei U.S. Cotton führte er erfolgreich Expansionsinitiativen und Greenfield-Projekte zur Deckung der steigenden Nachfrage durch. Als Chief Operating Officer bei Natec Medical verbesserte er die Fertigungskapazitäten und die Produktqualität.
- Appointment of highly experienced operations executive with 29 years of leadership experience
- Strong background in Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies for operational improvement
- Proven track record in expanding manufacturing capabilities and improving product quality
- Multilingual capability (English and Spanish) beneficial for diverse operational management
- Company operating with an Interim CEO, indicating potential leadership transition period
DURANGO, Colo., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, or “RMCF”), America’s Chocolatier™ and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept, today announced the appointment of Luis Burgos as Vice President of Operations.
Mr. Burgos is a seasoned operations executive with more than 29 years of experience leading large-scale manufacturing and distribution operations. He has held senior leadership roles at U.S. Cotton, Kimberly-Clark, Natec Medical and Rain Bird, among others, with oversight of both single-site and multi-site operations spanning diverse facility types and sizable teams.
Throughout his career, Mr. Burgos has led complex manufacturing environments, applying Lean and 6 Sigma tools to drive meaningful improvements in process performance and team productivity. At U.S. Cotton, he oversaw all aspects of global operations and played a key role in expanding the company’s footprint, including leading an expansion and green field operation that significantly increased output to support growing demand. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Natec Medical, where he expanded manufacturing capabilities and improved both product quality and equipment performance. Earlier in his career, he managed a high-volume manufacturing facility for Rain Bird, leading operations across a diverse range of production technologies.
“Luis brings a rare blend of executional rigor, operational foresight, and frontline leadership,” said Jeff Geygan, Interim CEO. “Given his credentials and extensive experience, he is exactly the kind of operations leader RMCF needs at this pivotal moment. His manufacturing expertise, combined with a proven ability to lead integrated teams and drive continuous improvement, makes him the ideal person to elevate our operational performance and support the next phase of RMCF’s transformation.”
Mr. Burgos holds an MBA with a specialization in International Business from the Latin American University (UIA) and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from ITESM. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. is a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept. As America’s Chocolatier™, the Company has been producing an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples since 1981. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is ranked among Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025 and Franchise Times’ Franchise 400® for 2024. The Company and its franchisees and licensees operate nearly 260 Rocky Mountain Chocolate stores across the United States, with several international locations. The Company’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “RMCF.”
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