Will von Schlegell is a food, hospitality, and brand strategy professional with experience building businesses and shaping consumer brands across the food and beverage, tourism, and hospitality sectors. He is a co-founder of Rancher Butcher Chef and brings a background in sales, business development, marketing strategy, communications, and operations, including previous campaign and communications work with Chobani and leadership on hospitality and outdoor recreation projects in Oregon.

Will holds a Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media, Journalism, and Communication from the University of Oregon, where his studies also included international coursework in Italy. His blend of culinary entrepreneurship, brand development, and place-based hospitality experience brings a valuable perspective to conversations about how food and regional identity can contribute to economic growth.