Graeter's Since 1870
Chip Graeter Chip Graeter
Executive Vice President

Chip Graeter, fourth generation member of the Graeter family, has been involved in customer interaction at Graeter's retail stores since his teenage years. This involvement has driven him to be extremely passionate about each customer's experience.

By learning the customer service aspect of retail sales from the ground up, Chip has developed a keen sense of the customer's needs and desires, developing a reputation for consensus building that has helped the company work toward common goals for growth. He works with district and store managers as well as the sales staff to ensure patrons are included in the Graeter's tradition. "It's more than just the irresistible ice cream and treats," says Chip. "It's my goal and personal mission to make the entire Graeter's experience satisfying and memorable for every customer."

Chip Graeter graduated from Wittenberg University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech and theater.		 Rich Graeter Rich Graeter
Executive Vice President of Graeter's
Manufacturing Co., and President of Graeter's Inc.

As a member of the fourth generation of the Graeter family to own and operate the business, Richard Graeter is dedicated to the family tradition of making ice cream, while embracing new opportunities and technology to grow the business.

As the brand champion for Graeter's, Rich has worked with his partners to revitalize the company's brand identity to reflect the quality that consumers have come to expect from Graeter's super-premium, hand-packed ice cream, as well as to create a cohesive look for ice cream, candy and bakery products. He has built a successful online web store, shipping ice cream, candy and other products next day air to customers, including many celebrities throughout the United States.

Richard Graeter graduated cum laude from Miami (OH) University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance. He went on to the University of Cincinnati College of Law and earned a Juris Doctor, cum laude. Rich is treasurer for the Board of Trustees for Cincinnati Public Radio, Inc., which operates WGUC 90.9 and WVXU 91.7, chairman of the Valley of Cincinnati AASR Public Relations Committee, and is a charter member and past master of Caliburn Lodge No. 785 F. & A. M.

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