In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I had thedistinct pleasure to talk with Michelle Lund Philbin, Senior Global Sustainability Manager at Rich Products, and Kevin Aman, VP of Social Impact and Community Engagement at Rich Products. Together, they share how culture, purpose, and community are deeply woven into the way Rich Productsapproaches leadership and impact.
Emily reflects on how she has known Rich Products her entire life yet had no idea of the true depth of impact the company is making. This conversation was eye-opening — offering a whole new way to look at one of Western New York’s cornerstone businesses.
Michelle and Kevin dive into the role of culture in shaping how teams show up, innovate, and lead authentically. They also share the story of how Rich Products, and their Generations of Good pillar transformed food wasteinto more than 180,000 meals for people in need, proving that when culture and purpose align, extraordinary things can happen.
This episode is both inspiring and enlightening — highlighting not just what Rich Products does as a company, but how they are redefining what it means to be a business rooted in community and authenticity.
Thank you so much Michelle and Kevin (and the incredible Rich Product team) for such a wonderful conversation.
Links and Information on our guests can be found below:
Michelle Lund Philbin | LinkedInKevin Aman | LinkedIn
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Table Magazine | Rich Products CorporationMichelle Lund Philbin:
A proud Buffalo native, I earned my BSBA in Marketing from The Ohio State University and later completed my MBA at the University at Buffalo.
Over the years, I’ve built a diverse career in marketing and product management, working across industries including healthcare, food, utilities/natural gas, and consumer goods.
For the past 9 years, I’ve been at Rich Products, where I get toblend my professional expertise with my love of food. In 2023, I made the leap into a sustainability-focused role - a challenging yet deeply fulfilling shift that aligns with my commitment to leave the world a better place than I foundit for the next generation.
Outside of the office, you can find me cheering on my favorite teams (I’m a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan and forever a Buckeye …O-H!), chasing after my three energetic boys, or exploring new restaurants in the Western New York area.
Kevin Aman:
Kevin Aman is the VP of social impact and community engagement at Rich Products Corporation and works on behalf of Rich Family Foundation to advance philanthropic initiatives. Using the food system as a unifying framework, the Generations of Good team is committed to funding causes and fostering partnerships that prioritize people and help to renew our planet.
