Biographical Info

Gregory Rutland is the current  Chief Executive Officer of Rutland – Dryer Integrated Healthcare, a holistic organization which pursues (among other objectives) food through health. He is the past Chief Operating Officer of the Community Economic Development Corporation of Ohio, which promotes food processing initiatives for local food entrepreneurs. Previously and for 15 years, Gregory served in several roles with the Kroger Company, including Produce Buyer, Sales Management for the Columbus Bakery and Deli Buyer. Gregory also was a Managing Partner in helping start the City Barbeque restaurants. Gregory has participated in projects within Central Ohio that brings fresh food choices to Food Deserts in our urban communities. Greg is a graduate of Franklin University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and him and his wife Merit reside in Columbus.