Managed all aspects of interactive training facility for Jenn-Air & KitchenAid brands.Led efforts to transform the Purchase Experience for the Jenn-Air & KitchenAid brands and products through Whirlpool's trade customers with both internal partners and key accounts.Managed all F&B operations & staffing.Served as the Jenn-Air & KitchenAid chef/product expert via product demonstrations at various trade shows, food festivals & international product launches.

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America’s Premier Private Clubs. The excellence of Cherokee’s Facilities combined with it’s commitment to the highest standards in dining and member services, has brought the club an inordinate number of honors and awards throughout the years. Recognized as the "Number One Private Country Club" in North America in 1997, 2000, and 2006• Served as Chef de Cuisine for the Country Club operation from 2000 to 2004• Directly responsible for all culinary operations and supervised a staff of twenty associates and two Sous Chefs• Oversaw production, scheduling, ordering and costing as well as directing an annual operating budget of over $1 million dollars• Developed strong managerial relationships as well as accessible and personal relationships with the membership• Beginning in 1996, worked as Sous Chef under Certified Master Chef Mark Ericksonthen as Executive Sous Chef under Executive Chef Paul Sartory• Successfully worked as a line cook on all stations of Cherokee Town & Country Club’s casual and formal kitchens.