Harry Davis & Company Announces Retirement of Rick Rice, Director of Business Operations

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harry Davis & Company, a third-generation leader in food and beverage asset advisory and transactional services, today announced the retirement of Rick Rice, who has served as Director of Business Operations since joining the firm in 2023. Rice’s nearly five-decade career in the industry has left an indelible mark on the company, its clients, and the broader food and beverage market.

“Rick’s deep expertise, integrity, and relationships across the dairy, food processing, and beverage sectors have made him an indispensable voice on our team,” said Lenny Davis, CEO of Harry Davis & Company. “His contributions to our strategic growth and to the clients we serve will have a lasting impact. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

Rice joined Harry Davis & Company in 2023 as Director of Business Operations, bringing more than 42 years of experience in equipment manufacturing, integration, and operational leadership within the food and beverage industry. In that role he traveled extensively throughout North America, working directly with facility operators, buyers, and sellers to develop tailored asset and operational solutions for complex projects.

Reflecting on his retirement, Rice shared, “After 45 years in the industry, it is a great honor and blessing for me to finish my career on top, being a part of the world class team at Harry Davis & Company! I am exceedingly proud of the work we have done together and grateful for the relationships I have built along the way.”

Rice’s career began on the shop floor as a stainless steel welder and fabricator, and over the years he became recognized for his keen eye for equipment value, his deep operational insight, and his unwavering commitment to client service. Beyond his professional achievements, Rice is known for his passion for the outdoors, farming, and restoring antique automobiles.

About Harry Davis & Company

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania since 1955, Harry Davis & Company is a third-generation family business providing industry-leading asset valuations, business strategy, and facility sales consulting to food and beverage, industrial manufacturing, and related sectors. Harry Davis & Company are The Food & Beverage Market Makers, bringing buyers and sellers together to achieve maximum results. For more information, visit www.HarryDavis.com.