James Griffin

James Griffin is a professor at Johnson & Wales University and noted foodservice and hospitality expert and advisor. From 2012 - 2014 he was President and CEO of the former Coolfish Coolfish division of Slade Gorton & Co. Prior to joining Slade Gorton, Dr. Griffin served in varying roles at Johnson & Wales including Associate Provost of the University, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs (COO) of Johnson & Wales’ Denver campus and since 1989 as a faculty member teaching courses in Providence, R.I., and the former North Miami, FL, and Denver, CO campuses. In addition to his work in higher education Griffin has served as a consultant and owner of several food related businesses including YUM Inc., a culinary marketing, media, and photography business. He speaks on strategic planning, digital marketing, seafood sustainability, food manufacturing, retail and foodservice trends and management, nationally and internationally for organizations including the National Restaurant Association, Global Aquaculture Alliance, Research Chef’s Association, National Fisheries Institute, Chilean Salmon Marketing Council, and Worldchefs.