About Us

Certified Executive Chef (ACF)
Member: American Academy of Chefs (ACF)
Charter Member/Past President:
ACF, Professional Chefs Northeast PA Chapter Chef of the Year - 1979
American Academy of Chefs Hall of Fame (ACF), 2006
Member: National Restaurant Association
Past State President: Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
Recipient of Medals, Ribbons for Culinary Art salons and Top of the Table entries
Affiliated with: International Caterers Association
Recipient:
Lifetime Achievement Award (from: American Academy of Chefs - 2003)
Presidential Medallion (from: American Culinary Federation - 2001)
Local TV, Newspaper, and Radio Personality
Judge / Guest Lecturer / Demonstrator at various culinary shows, schools, and local organizations
Member: National Accreditation Committee (ACF)

Certified Chef de Cuisine (ACF)
Bachelor of Science Degree:
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
East Stroudsburg University of PA
Top 20 Under 40 Business Professionals of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2005 (Sponsored by Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal)
Top 40 Under 40 Business Professionals of Northeast PA, 2010 (Sponsored by the Times Leader)
2003-2009 Chapter Secretary: ACF, Professional Chefs Northeast PA
2010-2011 Chapter President: ACF, Professional Chefs Northeast PA
Chapter Chef of the Year
ACF, Professional Chefs of Northeast PA (2008)
Adjunct Faculty Member: Keystone College (La Plume, PA) Chef/Instructor
Recipient of: Medals, Ribbons, Diplomas for Hot Food and Cold Food Culinary Competitions
Active volunteer member of local community and civic organizations