Nancy Berkoff, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2008
Ed.D., Vocational Education - University of California; M.S., Food Technology and Nutrition Education - California State University, Long Beach; B.S., Food Science/Hotel and Restaurant Management - Rutgers University; Completed culinary apprenticeship, Germany. Corporate/Executive Chef, national and international properties. Food Writer - syndicated columnist/ textbook author/ industry and consumer journals. Industry Consultant - hospitality, education and health care properties. American Culinary Federation (certified culinary educator). Member - California Restaurant Association, Institute of Food Technologists, American Dietetics Association. Food Writer of the Year (Institute of Food Technologists). Food Educator of the Year (US Navy). Chef of the Year (Los Angeles). Grants received from State of California, National Restaurant Association, California Restaurant Association to develop education materials included Americans with Disabilities Training manual and bilingual hospitality training.
Emadene Bradley-Travers, Appointed a member of Faculty in 2006
Ph.D., Human Ecology - University of Tennessee, Knoxville; JD, Law - Louisiana State University. Member, Louisiana State Bar Association.
Beth Dugan, Appointed a Member of Faculty Since 2006
ONLINE PROGRAM DIRECTOR, M.S., Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration - University of Massachusetts; B.S. Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration - University of Massachusetts; A.S., Hospitality Management - Holyoke Community College; A.A., Liberal Arts and Sciences - Holyoke Community College. Owner: Food Write. Sales Representative: Waukesha Foods. Food Service Quality Assurance Manager: Great Lakes Navy Base. Foodservice Manager: Rockingham County Schools. Member, CHRIE. Author of two books, numerous articles and publications. Reviewer of industry textbooks.
Collen Engle, Appointed a Member of Faculty Since 2009
ONLINE INSTRUCTOR, M.B.A., Finance, Boston University; M.S., Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport; B.S. Recreation Administration, University of New Hampshire; A.S., Culinary Arts, Sullivan University; Professional Certifications include C.E.C., C.H.E., C.F.B.E. Instructor in Culinary Arts at College and High School level. Partner, Bloomer Creek Winery. Owner/Chef, Meridian Cafe. Author of many articles on food and food service. Contributor to Encyclopedia of Appalachia. Chef at 2008 Beijing Olympics. Reviewer of industry textbooks.
Sally K. Frey, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2003
Ph.D., Women's Literature - Goldsmith University of London; M.A., Cont Appr English Studies - Goldsmith University of London; B.S., Education - Pennsylvania State University; Pastry Certification - Le Cordon Bleu; Paris Wine Certification - Le Cordon Blue, Paris France. Food Stylist/Food Writer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; Faculty, PA Culinary Institute; Food Write, Wine Television, Toronto, Canada.
Norman Hart, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2005
B.S., Culinary Management - The Art Institute of Pittsburgh; A.O.S. Culinary Arts - The Culinary Institute of America; Certified Executive Chef (ACF); Certified Culinary Educator (ACF); Completed the New York State American Culinary Federation's Apprenticeship program. Recipient of two national gold medals, three silver medals and a bronze medal in Culinary Arts Salons; Served as Executive Chef in exclusive clubs and restaurants in New York, Kentucky and Florida; Owner, "Pierce Arrow" restaurant, NY, which was appointed the exclusive restaurant of the Les Amis du Vin International Wine Society, Buffalo region; Developed "New Florida Cuisine" giving his restaurant in Florida a regional 4-star rating; Received a medal in Confrerie De La Chaine Des Rotissuers, and received a medal in Ordre Mondial des Gourmets de Gustaueurs; Member of the judging panel of the National Ice Carving Association; Voted "Instructor of the Year" for the Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators; coach of the ACF Junior Hot Food Team, Pittsburgh Chapter ACF; 1998 winner, national Culinary Competition by Certified Angus Beef; Faculty member, Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts; voted ACF Pittsburgh Chapter Educator of the Year, 1999; appointed Conseiller Culinaire Provincial (Mid-West Region) and the Consceil - Honneurdes Etats-Unis. 2007 National Chef Educator of the Year Award.
Erin Kenyan-Oeser
M.B.A., Concentration in Human Resources Management - University of Phoenix Online; B.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management - Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. Westin Galleria and Westin Oaks Hotel, Catering Sales Manager (3 years) and Convention Services Manager (2 1/2 years) in Houston, Texas. Business Travel Sales Manager, Omni Hotels and Resorts, Chicago, IL. Member of the National Association of Catering Executives. Member of the International Special Events Society. University of Houston Alumni Association Distinguished Young Alumnus/Alumna Award.
Bob Kern, Appointed a Member of Faculty since 2009
M.B.A., Finance - Fairleigh Dickinson University; B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management - Southwest Minnesota State University; Master Certificate, Essentials of Hospitality Management - Cornell University. Manager Corporate Food Service: Liz Claiborne. Dining Service Manager: Chase Manhattan. Dining Service Manager: Citibank. Dining Service Manager: First Boston. Dining Service Manager: Continental Insurance. Food and Beverage Manager: Holiday Inn. Certified by the National Restaurant Association as a Foodservice Management Professional.
Roger Levine, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2005
B.S., Hotel Administration - Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration. Food and Beverage Manager, Park Hotel, Charlotte, NC, Mulberry Inn, Savannah, GA, and The Levy Restaurant Group; Owner of "Who New" Retro-Mod Design Shop, Lawrenceville, PA; Active member of the Lawrenceville Business Guild. Member of the PA Restaurant Association. Advisor to 16:62 Design Zone, Lawrenceville, PA. Volunteer with Special Olympics.
Corey McNair, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2007
M.S., Hospitality & Tourism Administration - University of Wisconsin, Stout; B.A., English - Morehouse College.
Jeremy Reed, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2006
M.A., Organizational Management - University of Phoenix; B.S., Culinary Management - The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale; A.S., Culinary Arts - The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. Executive Chef/Owner, Black Tie Optional, Sunrise, Florida, 1999-2006. Line Cook, The Cheesecake Factory, Sunrise, Florida, 2000-2002. Head Line Cook and Efficiency Coordinator, Wolfgang Puck Food Corp., Sunrise, Florida, 1999-2001. Executive Chef/Partner, The Deck at the Bahama Hotel, Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Florida, 1997-1999. Member, American Culinary Federation (ACF). Two Gold Medals, ACF Sanction Hot Food Competitions. Five Silver Medals, ACF Sanction Hot Food Competitions. One Bronze Medal, ACF Sanction Hot Food Competitions.
Randolph Russell, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2003
B.S., Culinary Management - The Art Institute of Pittsburgh; A.S., Culinary Arts - Westmoreland County Community College; Certified Executive Pastry Chef - American Culinary Federation. Executive Pastry Chef, Sunnehanna Country Club, Rolling Rock Country Club. Entremetier Chef, Rolling Rock Country Club. Sous Chef, Indiana Country Club. Ye Olde Country Club. Member, ACF. Pastry Arts Instructor, Westmoreland County Community College. Honors and President's Award, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Honors and President's Award, Westmoreland County Community College. First Place, Gingerbread on Broadway, 2004 and 2005. Westmoreland County Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.
David Russo, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2004
A.C.F. Certified Culinarian. Awarded "Apprentice of the Year" - Community College Of Allegheny County. Executive Chef - Rolling Hills Country Club, McMurray, PA; Executive Chef - Restaurant LePommier; Line Cook - Rolling Rock Country Club; Line Cook - Handke's Cuisine; Roundsman - The Greenbrier Resort and Hotel; Sous Chef - Siena Restaurant; Chef's Apprentice - Nemacolin Woodlands Resort; Chef’s Apprentice - Walt Disney World (America’s premiere Hotels/Resort).
Scott Schmucker, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2005
M.A., Adult and Community Education - Indiana University of Pennsylvania; B.S., Food Service Management - Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Instructor, Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, 1998-2005. Executive Chef/Owner, Pine Grill Restaurant, Somerset, PA, 1994-2005. Executive Chef, Canteen Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA, 1990-1994. Executive Banquet Chef, Ritz Carlton Hotels, Atlanta, GA, 1988-1990. Memberships: American Culinary Federation, National Restaurant Association. Certified Executive Chef, Culinary Educator, Food Management Professional. Private Chef for Pittsburgh Steelers since 1998. Pennsylvania Cuinary Institute Alumni Hall of Fame Award. In charge of foodservice for 1996 World Olympics, Atlanta, GA, 1996.
Seth Selke, Appointed a Member of Faculty Since 2009
PhD candidate - Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Learning Management; M.S. Management - Indiana Wesleyan University; B.S. Business Administration - Indiana University. Over 20 years experience in Restaurant Industry. Sales Representative - Morford Sales. Over 6 years experience in Education Industry. Memberships include - National Restaurant Association, American Education Research Association, United States Distant Learning Association, National Business Education Association. Published Author.
Odette Smith-Ransome, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2003
M.Ed., Education - Pennsylvania State University; B.S., Vocational Education - University of Pittsburgh; A.S., Culinary Arts - Community College of Allegheny County; Certified Culinary Educator - American Culinary Federation. Culinary Arts Instructor, Pittsburgh Job Corps, Community College of Allegheny County, Bidwell Training Center; Chef/Dining room manager, Bidwell Training Center; AFL-CIO Appalachian Council, Federal Department of Labor; Chef Tournaut, Hyatt Pittsburgh; Private Chef to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh; Culinary Educator of the Year 2004/2005, ACF, PC. President’s Achievement Award 2004, ACF, PC. Chancellor's Fellowship, 1987, University of Pittsburgh. Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship.
Michael Zappone, Appointed a Member of Faculty in 2004 - ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
M.B.A., Management, American Intercontinental University; B.S., Business Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Business Management Institute, Georgia State University. General Manager, Uniontown Country Club, Uniontown, PA; General Manager, Nemacolin Country Club, Beallsville, PA; General Manager, Greensburg Country Club, Greensburg, PA; Sales and Marketing, U.S. Foodservice Inc., Altoona and Pittsburgh, PA; Owner, Zappone Bros. Inc.; Lucy's Foods, Latrobe, PA. Secondary Education Instructor in Business Education, Accounting and Office Practice - Bethlehem-Center School District; Part-time Instructor - Westmoreland County Community College.