Education

Jordan Hill College of Education - Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow College of Food Technology - Glasgow, Scotland
Moray College of Further Education, Elgin, Scotland - National Diploma

Work Experience

Senior Tutor Food and Beverage Service - Bahamas Hotel Training College, Nassau, Bahamas
Senior Lecturer Food Production - Glasgow College of Food Technology, Scotland
Executive Chef - L'Auberge de Provence Marine Hotel Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland
Brown's Restaurant, Glasgow, Scotland
Blazes Restaurant, Glasgow, Scotland

Professional Certifications

City and Guilds - Master Chef

Education

B.S. University of Notre Dame, A.O.S. Culinary Institute of America

Work Experience

Core/Lead Instructor - New England Culinary Institute
Executive Chef/General Manager - Mahogany’s Fine Dining
Executive Chef/General Manager - Piccadilly Grille and Pub (Kellogg Corporation)
Executive Chef/Food Service Director - ARA Services at Haworth Incorporated,
Head Chef - Oakley’s at the Haymarket
Sous Chef - John Byron’s, Roundsman - DePuy Canal House

Education

M.S.O.E. - Ferris State University
B.B.A. - Davenport College
A.O.S. - Culinary Institute of America

Work Experience

Partner - My Chef, Inc, Naperville, IL
Director of Hospitality Education - Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Director of Food Services and Hospitality Education Department
Chef-Coordinator - Grand Rapids Junior College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Executive Chef - Abbotts, Jacksonville, Florida
Chef-Instructor - St. Augustine Tech Center, St. Augustine, Florida
Working Chef - Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York
Saucier-LaGourmet Restaurant, Warren, Ohio . Author, Thomson Delmar Learning.

Professional Certifications

Member - American Academy of Chefs
Foodservice Management Professional - National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Education

B.S. - Illinois State University
A.A.A.S. - Grand Rapids Community College

Work Experience

Private Chef, Ada, Michigan
Demi Chef de Partie, Frankfurt, Germany
Bakery Manager - The Grist Mill, Cannonsburg, Michigan

Education

M.A. - University of South Florida
B.S. - Cornell University
A.O.S. - Culinary Institute of America

Work Experience

Director of Education - American Culinary Federation Educational Institute, St. Augustine, Florida
Division Head - Southeast Institute of Culinary Arts, St. Augustine, Florida
Chef - Carrollwood Village Golf and Tennis Club, Tampa, Florida
Food and Beverage Manager - Marquis Hotels and Resorts, Sanibel, Florida

Education

M.B.A. - Grand Valley State University
B.A. - Michigan State University

Work Experience

Owner, Custom Blends
Director of Food and Beverage Operations - The Homestead Resort, Traverse City, Michigan
The Park Place Hotel, Traverse City, Michigan
Food Service Supervisor - Walt Disney World Resort Division, Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Professional Certifications

Certified Food and Beverage Executive - American Hotel and Motel Association

Education

B.S. - Florida International University
A.O.S. - Culinary Institute of America
Courses: American Institute of Baking
Rich's Products Corp.

Work Experience

Project Manager - Altawil Food Services - Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, Saudi Arabia
Manager of Operations - Aiand International Corporation, Stanford, Connecticut
Catering Manager - JCHA Hospital Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Banquet Manager - Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Hilton Head Island
Garden Terrace Manager - Hyatt Regency O'Hare,Chicago, Illinois

Education

M.R.E. - Western Theological Seminary
BAE - Ferris State University
A.O.S. - Culinary Institute of America
Cert. of Bakery Technology - American Institute of Baking
Courses: Grand Valley State University
Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Art
International Pastry Arts Center

Work Experience

Pastry Chef - Thousand Island Club, Alexandria Bay, New York
Asst. Pastry Chef - Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Asst. Pastry Chef - Ians Patisserie, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Culinary Lab Technician - Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Asst. Pastry Chef - Rellim Hotel, St. Petersburg, Florida

Education

Apprenticeship - L.E.T.A. Bayet Bd. Previlly Tours France, Paris, France
Advanced Pastry Degree - "Brevet de Maitrese."
Courses - Grand Rapids Community College

Work Experience

Executive Pastry Chef - Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Four Seasons Ritz Carlton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
Chef Instructor - Johnson and Wales College, Providence, Rhode Island

Professional Certifications

Certified Master Pastry Chef, French Diploma
Certified Hospitality Educator - American Hotel and Motel Association

Education

M.S.C.T.E. Ferris State University
B.A. - Michigan State University
Courses: Johnson and Wales University
American Institute of Baking
Ferris State University
Culinary Institute of America

Work Experience

General Manager - C.A. Muer Corporation, Charley's Crab, Grand Rapids, Michigan
General Manager - Chuck Muer's Roadhouse, Toledo, Ohio
Manager - Top of the Pontch, Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit, Michigan
General Manager - Shenanigans, Bowie, Maryland
Director of Food and Beverage - Timber Shores Resort, Northport, Michigan
Manager - Jamie's, Hilton Inn, Lansing, Michigan

Professional Certifications

Certified Food Executive - International Food Service Executives Association

Education

M.A.A.S. - Ferris State University, B.A.S.- Davenport University
A.A.A.S. - Culinary Arts, Grand Rapids Junior College

Work Experience

Co-Owner, Son-In-Law Products
Instructor - JTPA, Mason, Michigan
Assistant Chef - Steelcase, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cook - Charley's Crab, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Schelde's - Kentwood, Michigan

Education

A.A.A.S. - Grand Rapids Community College
B.S. - Ferris State University

Work Experience

Executive Chef - Kent Country Club, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Executive Chef - Wuskowhan Players Club, West Olive, Michigan
President/Owner - The Chef's Club, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Executive Chef - Thornapple Village Inn, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sous Chef - Gibson's Restaurant, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sous Chef - 1913 Room, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Professional Certification

Certified Executive Chef

Education

M.A. - Western Michigan College
B.S. - Ferris State University

Work Experience

Supervising Sanitarian - Kent County Health Department
Environmental Health Project Specialist - Kent County Health Department
General Environmental Health Sanitarian - Kent County Health Department
Food Service Staff Sanitarian - Kent County Health Department Grand Rapids, Michigan
Manager - Rose Exterminators, Bio-Serve, Inc. - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Professional Certifications

Registered Sanitarian - State of Michigan
Certified Food Service Sanitor - State of Michigan

Education

B.S. Grand Valley State University, A.A.A.S. Grand Rapids Community College

Work Experience

President - San Chez Restaurants, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Executive Chef - Steelcase World Headquarters, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics - Michigan State University

Work Experience

Independent Consultant/Speaker
Corporate Dietician - Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Education Consultant - Dairy Council of Michigan

Professional Certifications

Registered Dietician

Education

B.A. University of New Hampshire

Work Experience

General Manager - Applebee's, Grand Rapids, Michigan
General Manager - Lonestar Steakhouse and Saloon, Grand Rapids, Michigan
General Manager - Weathervane Seafood Restaurants, Utica, New York
Assistant General Manager - Victoria Station Steakhouse, Boston, Massachusetts
Bar Manager - Red Lobster Inns of America, Annapolis, Maryland

Education

A.A.A.S. - Grand Rapids Community College

Work Experience

Executive Assistant Pastry Chef - Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Co-Owner/Operator - Wedding Cake Design, Holland, Michigan
Co-Owner/Operator - East End Pastries, East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pastry Cook - Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Line Cook - Churchills, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Education

AAAS - Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts - Grand Rapids Community College
B.S. Accounting - Valparaiso University

Work Experience

Catering Manager - Grist Mill, Rockford, Michigan
Culinarian - Honey Creek Inn, Rockford, Michigan
Comptroller - Eenhoorn LLC
Tax Manager - BDO Seidman
Senior Tax Accountant - Meijer, Inc.
Tax Manager - Garza & Morales LLC, McAllen, Texas
Staff Accountant - Plante & Moran LLC, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Staff Accountant - Gerbel, Maki & Butzbach, St. Joseph, Michigan
Senior Auditor - Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan

Education

A.A.A.S. - Grand Rapids Community College
B.A.S. - Davenport University
M.S.C.T.E. - Ferris State University

Work Experience

Banquet Chef, Grand Rapids Community College

Education

B.S. - Aquinas College

Work Experience

Sanitarian - Kent County Health Department
Supervisor of Food Service Inspection Program - Kent County Health Department, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Professional Certifications

Registered Sanitarian - State of Michigan
Certified Food Service Sanitarian - State of Michigan

Education

M.S. - Grand Valley State University
B.S. - Grand Valley State University

Work Experience

Food and Beverage Manager - Hayworth Inn and Conference Center, Holland, Michigan
Shift Manager - The Butler, Saugatuck, Michigan
Communications Specialist - The Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck, Michigan
Director of Food and Beverage - Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club, Benton Harbor, Michigan

Education

A.B. - Grand Rapids Community College

Education

A.A.A.S - Culinary Arts, Grand Rapids Community College
Courses: Davenport College
Culinary Institute of America

Work Experience

Sous Chef - Pietros
Chef - Sam's Joint

Professional Certifications

Certified Food Manager
Certified Food Executive - International Food Service Executives Association

Education

B.S. - Holy Redeemer College, Waterford, Wisconsin

Work Experience

Assistant Manager - Sunnybrook Country Club
Pharmaceutical Price Coordinator - Meijers, Inc.