Advisory Board

Meet The Chef's Academy Advisory Board

Culinary and Hospitality Leaders Who Know What the Industry Needs

Want to know what's relevant to the industry? Ask the industry.

That's why The Chef's Academy's Advisory Board brings together top professionals from the culinary and hospitality community in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. We work hand-in-hand with this elite group of individuals to rigorously evaluate our curriculum; to provide internships, externships and job opportunities for students and graduates; and to stay better informed on current trends in the culinary and hospitality fields.

So when our students get advice on a matter, it's ultimately coming from a source they may actually have an interview with soon: members of our Advisory Board.


 

Advisory Board Members

Karl Benko, Chef (Honorary Member)
Food University
Founding Member 2006

Neal Brown, Chef
Founding Member 2006

Joe Domina, Corporate Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare Food Services

Founding Member 2006

Burnell Goldman, Director of Rooms
Omni Hotels - Indianapolis
Member 2009

David Foegley, Executive Chef (Honorary Member)
St. Elmo's Steak House / Harry & Izzy's
Founding Member 2006

Emily Griffin, Chef
Baker's Edge
Founding Member 2006

Gawain Guy, Vice President of Sales
C&T Design & Equipment Company
Member 2007

Greg Hardesty, Chef
Founding Member 2006

Amy Hartman, Director of Human Resources
Conrad Hilton - Indianapolis
Member 2008

Joe Husar, Owner (Honorary Member)
Montage at Allison Pointe
Founding Member 2006

Chef Wayne Kostroski, Founder (Honorary Member)
Taste of the NFL
Member 2007

Catherine LaCrosse, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing (Honorary Member)
National Wine and Spirits
Founding Member 2006

Brian Lockner, Director of Human Resources
Hyatt Regency - Indianapolis
Member 2007

Pilar Lopez, Owner/Pastry Chef
Pastry Station

Member 2007

Ghyslain Maurais, Owner & Executive Pastry Chef
Ghyslain
Member 2007

Todd Whitney, Chef de Cuisine
V in Rouge
Member 2011

Scott Crawford, Executive Chef & Food and beverage Director
Umstead Hotel - Cary, NC
Member 2011

Doug Johnson, Business Development Manager
US Food Service
Member 2011

Ed Kaminski, Chef
Bin 54
Member 2011

Dean Ogan, Owner
Rocky Top Hospitality
Member 2011

Michael Chuong, Executive Chef & Proprietor
An - New World Cuisine
Member 2011

Ronald Salerno, Executive Chef
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Member 2011

Kim Reynolds, Owner
Second Empire Restaurant
Member 2011

Jim Wulfort, Director of Dining Services
Duke University
Member 2011

Kevin Jennings, Owner
Urban Food Group
Member 2011

Jim McGrody, Director of Food & Beverage Management
Rex Healthcare
Member 2011

Anthony Hopkins, Chef & Assist. General Manager
Bu Ku
Member 2011

Jerry Mahshie, General Manager
Holiday Inn Express
Member 2009

Regina Mehallik, Chef & Owner
R Bistro
Founding Member 2006

Ryan Nelson, Partner/Executive Chef
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Founding Member 2006

Michael Powell, Chef
Founding Member 2006

Phil Ray, General Manager (Honorary Member)
Omni Severin
Member 2007

Mie Young Reed, Director of Human Resources
Indianapolis Marriott - Downtown
Founding Member 2006

Staci Small, Director of Training/Dept. of Food Safety
Marion County Health Department
Founding Member 2006

Jeff Sweet, General Manager (Honorary Member)
Indianapolis Hilton - Downtown
Member 2007

Scott Tope, Executive Chef
Aramark/Butler University
Founding Member 2006

Joe Warter, Executive Chef
The Bridgewater Club
Member 2007

Glinda Willis, Culinary Partner
P.F.Chang China Bistro
Founding Member 2006

Jill Woods, General Manager
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
Member 2009

Christopher Hylton, Culinary Director & Owner
The Mint
Member 2011

Walter Royal, Executive Chef
Angus Barn
Member 2011

John Korzekwinski, Chef & Owner
J Betski's
Member 2011

Scott Howell, Chef & Owner
Nana's
Member 2011

Arthur Gordan, Owner
Irregardless Cafe
Member 2011

William T Smith, Sous Chef
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Member 2011

Daniel Schurr, Chef
Second Empire Restaurant
Member 2011

Ashley Christensen, Chef & Owner
Poole's Downtown Diner
Member 2011

Jimmy Reale, Chef
Carolina Inn
Member 2011

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