Current Memberships & Affiliations

• (RCA) Research Chefs Association; 2004-Present
  Executive Board of Directors; Midwest Key Contact, Co-Chair, Strategic Alliance Committee, Membership includes over 2,300 companies, a "Who's Who's" in the industry- manufacturers, restaurant & foodservice chains, distributors, manufacturers & ingredient brokers/importers www.culinology.com



• Supply Side West Expo/Food Product Design Trade Journal; Trade Show Panel Host & Moderator, Functional Food & Beverages, Past Board of Directors (Science) www.Supplysideshow.com , www.foodproductdesign.com



• (IFT) Institute of Food Technologists; Regional Member, trade show participant www.ift.org
  
  
• (MWFPA) -Midwest Food Processor's Association; Instructor, Culinolgy Challenge & Trade Show(s)



• Publishing; Interviewed for, published in, researched and written articles for Prepared Foods Trade Journal, Culinology, Fresh Cup, Food Product Design Magazines, "The World of Food Ingredients", European Publication
  www.preparedfoods.com, www.freshcup.com, www.culinologyonline.com



• (SMSU) Southwest Minnesota State University; USA’s only 4-year Culinology Program; Executive Board of Directors, http://www.southwest.msus.edu



• (LCB) Le Cordon Bleu; International Culinary School, Advisory Board, www.twincitiesculinary.com



• (WGC) Whole Grains Council - www.wholegrainscouncil.org