Culinary Experience

Short Biography

Professional Recognition

International Culinary Competition Awards

Education

Books Written & Videos Produced

NFP Leadership

Philanthropic Leadership

Int'l Judging Experience

Education

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, Providence, Rhode Island
Honorary Doctorate, 1992

CALIFORNIA CULINARY ACADEMY, San Francisco, California,
Associates of Occupational Studies 2000

DISNEY SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS, Lake Buena Vista, Florida

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE, Sanford, Florida

VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Orlando, Florida

Food & Beverage Control

CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE CHEF, The American Culinary Federation, Jacksonville, FL
1990- Present

DISTINGUISHED VISITING  PROFESSOR, Michigan State University, Michigan

DISTINGUISHED VISITING  PROFESSOR, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI

DALE CARNEGIE DEVELOPMENT COURSE, Walt Disney World, Florida

 

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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