Summary of Qualifications and Accomplishments• Forty-five years of extensive and progressive experience in the hotel, restaurant, and hospitality industry.• 20 years as Executive Chef• Jon Randle Award 2015, Minnesota Farmers Union – commitment, support, and education of local foods and sustainable agriculture• Diamond Service Award, City of Bloomington – Outstanding Kitchen 2014, Food Safety• Golden Rose Recipient, Carlson Companies – Outstanding Contributions Executive Team, 2014• Recipient of Carlson Fellows Lifetime Achievement Award for Creativity and Innovation, 2006• Presented FireLake at James Beard House, 2008• “Restaurateurs of the Year” 2007 by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine• Minnesota Beef Backer Award 2006 by Minnesota Beef Council• Winner 2005 Taste of Elegance competition, Minnesota Pork Board• Best Newcomer, 2004 by Where Magazine• Recognized in regional and national publications including Bon Appetit, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Chocolatier, Minnesota Monthly, Midwestern Living, Lavender• Multiple appearances on national and local television and radio including NBC’s Today show, WCCO, KARE 11, Cities 97, regular appearances on Minnesota Bound television show• Member of the Board of Directors - Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation, Hormel Culinary Council, Whole Grains Council, Chef Rotisseur in Chaine de Rotisseurs Opened Hotels with all major brands; Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Radisson, IHG