Keith Tyger Email & Phone Number

Wofford College

Wellesley College

Maintains COG's to budget while pushing the boundaries of the Student Dining program at Wellesley College.Established purchasing programs with Open Oceans Trading and Niman Ranch. Open Oceans allows the direct contract of seafood purchasing with a boat captain, allowing the fishermen to receive a set for their product that is not affected by a drop or spike in the market. The captains know how much of each species of fish they need to catch which allows them maximize the efficiency of their trips. This program has also allowed us to serve the local underutilized species that are plentiful in New England waters. Redfish, Pollock, Hake and Dogfish have become seafood staples on our menus. We have also used our relationship to source MSC certified seafood for all species that are not local.The Relationship with Niman Ranch allows AVI Fresh to offer the students at Wellesley College sustainable, hormone, nitrite and nitrate free beef and pork. Items range from whole muscle cuts of meat to sausage products and ham.Wellesley Fresh Earth Day has become an anticipated event on campus. We gather our local and sustainable vendors on campus for tastings and information sessions. Students are encouraged to interact with our guest farmers, ranchers and fishermen. It is a great opportunity to meet the people who our responsible for the food they eat. The event for 2014 will highlight Niman Hog Rancher Sarah Willis and Massachusetts Fishing Boat (Odessa) Captain Tim Barrett.