The Gulf Management Team
| Richard G. Dery
Senior Vice President and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Rick began his career in 1981 as an Intelligence Officer for the United States Air Force, stationed in Greece and specializing in Middle Eastern affairs. A two-time recipient of the prestigious Air Force Commendation Medal, Rick left the USAF to begin his petroleum career joining the branded sales team within Cumberland Farms soon after its acquisition of the Gulf Oil assets in 1987.
In 1991, Rick joined Rhode Island based Parente Oil as General Manager helping to develop a multi-million gallon inland terminal operation for wholesale heating oil. He rejoined the Gulf Oil division of Cumberland Farms in 1993 and assisted in growing the wholesale fuels and dealer division. Rick assumed several roles with the Gulf Oil Division of Cumberland Farms and was appointed to the senior field position of General Manager, Northern Region. In 2001, Rick left the company to accept a senior management position with Staples, leading the field marketing team for its contract division serving Forbes 500 companies nationally. He rejoined Gulf Oil in August of 2005, now serving as the Senior Vice President of Branded Sales and Marketing and the company's Chief Marketing Officer. Rick is a cum laude graduate of Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island and holds a BSBA, Marketing Major. |
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