PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Hospitality educator, business strategist, culinary professional, and operations leader with more than 25 years of experience across hospitality, culinary arts, entrepreneurship, healthcare operations, and business development. Nearly two decades of business ownership with extensive experience developing and operating restaurants, catering companies, and consulting services. At Lewis-Clark State College, combines industry expertise with experiential education to prepare students for careers in culinary arts, hospitality management, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Developed and expanded the Culinary Arts pathway within the Hospitality Management program and has led curriculum initiatives aligned with Idaho Career Technical Education standards and workforce needs.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Western Governors University  

Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Emphasis

Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho

Bachelor of Applied Science, Business

Idaho Career Technical Education  

Secondary Occupational Specialist Certification - Business, Business Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Catering, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu - Western Culinary Institute, Portland, Oregon  

Associate Degree, Culinary Arts

National Restaurant Association 

ServSafe Instructor

HONORS & AWARDS

·   Best of the Inland Northwest Postsecondary Educator – 2026

·   Nominee, Final Three, President’s Outstanding Teaching- 2026

·   Idaho Career Technical Education Postsecondary Exemplary Program Award / Program of the Year - 2025

·   Nominee, Dr. Cameron D. & Marilyn K. Hinman Award - 2025

·   Best of the Inland Northwest Postsecondary Educator - 2024

·   Idaho Career Technical Education New Educator of the Year - 2023

·   Idaho Career Technical Education Program of the Year - Honorable Mention - 2023

·   Teaching Excellence Award - 2023

TEACHING PORTFOLIO