Ohio born, bred and educated: Earned degrees from Youngstown State & Case Western Reserve & Graduate Certificate from OSU Executive Program in HC Management
Food & Nutrition: Registered & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, ServSafe Certified in Food Safety, Instructor & Proctor, Adjunct OSU faculty
Member of National Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Assoc. for Healthcare Foodservice, International Food Manufacturers Gold & Silver Plate Society
National leader: Served as President of the National Society Healthcare Foodservice Mgt., the Ohio Dietetic Association, Chair of IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Society and Management in Food & Nutrition Systems
Recognitions: Healthcare Operator of the Year IFMA Silver Plate, Equipment & Supplies Management Excellence, YSU Alumni Award, ODA Member Merit, ADA Innovation & FER Industry Excellence awards.