Rich Turnbull

Professional Staff and Faculty

Rich Turnbull

Associate Director, University Housing & Dining Services

University Housing & Dining Services
Oregon State University
102 Buxton Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone: 541-737-0689

Fax: 541-737-0686

E-mail: Richard.Turnbull at oregonstate.edu

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Professional Interests

    Professional work is focused on dining administration, restaurant development and design, and leadership development of dining staff members.  Rich has a strong interest in local agriculture and the development of partnerships with local farmers and ranchers.  He believes that success in the restaurant and catering business is based on four fundamental principles:  culinary excellence, service excellence, a strong business plan, and safety and sanitation.

Education

    Bachelor of Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Washington State University, Pullman, Washingon.  January 1974 

    Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, Washington State University. Pullman, Washington. June, 1970
    Focus: History and Social Science

Work Experience

  • Dining Administration & Residential Conferences:  2003-present
  • Dining Administration & College Inn:  2002-2004
  • Dining Administration:  1991-2002
  • Owner Operator Restaurant and Catering Company:  1985-1991
  • Dining Manager and Assistant Professor, Washington State University:  1976-1985
  • Restaurant General Manager, Tia Maria Restaurants:  1974-1976

Awards

  • Ivy Award, May 2009
  • Student Affairs Service Award – Oregon State University, Spring 2004

Presentations

  • NACUFS National Conference Meal Plan Roundtable Facilitator, 2004-2008
  • Farm to Fork Conference, “Challenges and Opportunities of Selling to Institutions”, 2007
  • OUS Sustainability Conference, “Buying Local”, 2008
  • Farm to Fork Conference, “Challenges and Opportunities of Selling to Institutions”, 2008
  • NACUFS National Conference, Seattle, “Benchmarking”, 2006
  • NACUFS Regional Conference, Vancouver, “Benchmarking”, 2007
  • NACUFS Regional Conference, Couer d’Alene, “Benchmarking”, 2008
  • NACUFS Regional Conference, Portland, "Manufacturing a Branded Concept", 2011

Consulting

  • Yavapai College, Prescott, Arizona: Professional Practice Review
  • University of Oregon Erb Memorial Union: Business Practices Review

Committee Participation

  • NACUFS National Benchmarking Committee
  • Chemeketa Hospitality Program Board of Advisors, 2001-2011
  • Corvallis & Philomath High School Pro Start Advisory Committee, 2006-2011