This Keynote Speaker Invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos

Some stories never go stale. If you’re not already familiar with the mop-to-riches tale of Richard Montañez, PepsiCo North America’s executive vice president, multicultural sales and community activation, let Kansas City Star business, economics and workplace writer Diana Stafford be your guide. Montañez was the featured speaker at a Tuesday morning diversity event hosted by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce:

A Mexican janitor in the Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, tinkers on his own time with a spicy recipe to coat the plant’s Cheetos.

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