Culinary Experience

Short Biography

Professional Recognition

International Culinary Competition Awards

Education

Books Written & Videos Produced

NFP Leadership

Philanthropic Leadership

Int'l Judging Experience

Competition Awards

Culinary World Cup, All Around World Champions,
Team USA Luxembourg, 1994 and 1990
Escoffier Cup – All Around World Champions
Team USA, Hotel Olympia, London, England, 1996
International Culinary Olympics
5th place Overall, Berlin, Germany, 1996
Individual National Champion
National Wild Game Cook-off, 1998
Individual National Seafood Superbowl Champion, 1985
ACF National Headquarters, FL
Grand Gold Winners, The International Culinary Olympics, Team Disney Frankfurt, Germany, 1988
Grand Gold Cold Food Presentation, Grand Silver – Hot Food, 2nd Overall
The American Culinary Classic, Chicago, Illinois, 1995
Grand Gold Cold Food Presentation, 2nd Hot Food, 2nd Overall
Basil, Switzerland, 1993
International Culinary Olympics, 7th place overall
Frankfurt, Germany, 1992
The American Culinary Classic, 3rd place overall, 1991
NRA Show, Chicago, IL
Individual Florida Governors Cup in Seafood Champion, 1985-1986
St. Augustine, FL
Overall 21 International Gold Medals, 10 National Gold Medals, 5 World Championships, 2 National Championships

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Executive Experience

Total Food Network, Inc
President, CEO

ZATS Restaurants
President, CEO

Levy Restaurants
Regional Chef, Senior Leadership Team

Darden Restaurants
Senior Vice President

California Culinary Academy, Inc. {COOK} NASDAQ}
President, CEO

Walt Disney World Co.
Executive Chef R&D/Business Strategies. Parks