Leadership
Larry Hanson
Chairman Emeritus
Larry Hanson’s vision for CFS comes from more than thirty years of experience in the correctional commissary and food service industry. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1974, he joined what was then a young Texas vending company called Mid-States Services, Inc. As he rose in the ranks, Hanson helped expand the small service into a large catering and commissary provider with clients across several southwestern states. When the corporation sold in 1999, Hanson looked forward to starting his own family business and teaching his trade to his sons. “Mr. Larry” passed away on January 7, 2022 though his vision lives on.
Brian Hanson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Brian Hanson has been with CFS for more than more than fifteen years and has extensive management experience in the foodservice industry. After earning a BBA in Management from the University of Texas and an AAS in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales, Brian owned and managed a large Dallas restaurant. Since joining his father in business, he has helped lead daily CFS operations, including managing customer account implementation and technology needs.
Benjamin Hanson
Chief Operating and Development Officer
Holding dual degrees from the University of Texas and a JD from SMU, Ben Hanson pivoted from a career in law and healthcare to join his father and brother at CFS over a decade ago. As Chief Operating and Development Office, Ben is ultimately responsible for human capital, customer retention and satisfaction, and maintaining the steady growth of the business.
Bobby Rhyne Jr.
Vice President of Sales (Louisiana)
Bobby Rhyne came to CFS from Omni Energy Services Corp. in 2011, bringing a wealth of corporate management experience. Before serving Omni as vice president of sales and marketing, he spent nineteen years in the role of president and CEO of Preheat, Inc., which he co-founded in 1987, and Omni Energy Services bought in 2006. His decades of successful management and business degree from Nicholls State University make Rhyne a vice president of sales CFS is proud to have.
Chris Ducote
Senior General Manager
Joining CFS in 2017 as the Food Service Managers in both the Rapides and Ascension Parish Jails, Chris brings more than twenty years of experience in corrections and food service. Chris retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after working at the United States Penitentiary located in Pollock, LA (~2,000 inmates) as a Food Service Cook Supervisor for five years. Prior to that position, Chris worked at the FCI/FCC Federal Prison located in Oakdale, LA (also ~2,000 inmates) as a Safety Specialist for nine years and had experience as a Correctional Officer and Counselor for the prior six years. His more than twenty years of service in the federal correctional system makes him a perfect fit to serve as Senior General Manager for CFS.