The best thing about working at CuliNEX is getting to work with such outstanding people. Intelligent, passionate, creative and dedicated people.
Hometown:
Seattle, Washington
What Inspires me:
Growing up on Queen Ann Hill in Seattle, my father was the Director at the Pike Place Market in the 1970s and I grew up running around the fruit, vegetable and seafood stalls in the open-air market which is where I first fell in love with the fresh, local, ingredients and Pacific Northwest flavor profiles. Local, fresh ingredients are what inspire me, especially when I travel, I love to try to find out what people in that area are growing, harvesting, cooking and eating.
Guilty Food Pleasure:
Crispy Chicken Sandwich, it doesn’t even need to be fancy, just crispy! Bun, mayo, pickles, fried chicken.
Areas of Specialization:
I have spent the last 2 decades as a working Executive Chef, Caterer, Private Chef, Corporate Chef and Food Product developer and even appeared on the food network for a short-lived stint on Season 3 of The Next Food Network Star.
I bring to the bench years of culinary experience, tactical organization, an eye for detail and Dad jokes.
When Not In The Office:
When not working I enjoy fishing and kayaking in the San Juan’s islands with my family, gardening and building. My academic pursuits today involve studying the history of food in humanity, as well, of course, as looking forward to where the food is headed in the future. I love to grill and cook outside.
Education:
- Culinary Arts Degree - The Arts Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA