The Research Chefs Association (RCA) has announced the results of its recent Board of Directors election for the 2010-2011 term. Here are the new directors:
President--Janet Carver (pictured, right), culinary group leader, National Starch Food Innovation- Vice president--Terry Van Winkle, vice president, TIC Gums Inc.
- Treasurer--Marilyn Carlson, principal culinologist, Dogwood Carbon Solutions
- Secretary--Christian "Kit" Kiefer, CEC, director culinary services, corporate executive chef, The Schwan Food Co.
- Immediate past president--Harry J. Crane, executive chef culinary resources and strategy, Kraft Foods Inc.
- Directors--Kevin Anderson, director of global product development, Burger King Brands Inc.; Alison Brushaber, president, Chef Consortium; Dianna Fricke, CRC, CWPC, executive chef, research and development, J.R. Simplot Co.; Melissa Haupt, CRC, executive chef, Applebee's Services; Christopher R. Loss, Ph.D, director of the Ventura Center, Culinary Institute of America; J. Hugh "chef J" McEvoy, CRC, CEC, ASB, MBA, owner/founder, Chicago Research Chefs; Allison Rittman, CRC, corporate chef/owner, Culinary Culture; Marshall Scarborough, research & development chef, Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits; Suzanne Vieira, MS, RD, department chair, Johnson & Wales University; Brian Yager, senior national accounts development chef, Cargill Dressings, Sauces and Oils; Alan McDonald, CEC, corporate chef, Heinz North America
The Research Chefs Association (RCA) has announced the results of its recent Board of Directors election for the 2010-2011 term. Here are the new directors: