Workforce Development Committee

MISSION STATEMENT

WDC Retreat 2010

The Workforce Development Committee (WDC) shall provide the Foundation with guidance, industry best practices, and connections to the industry to address the employee recruitment, retention and training challenges of Ohio’s foodservice industry. This will be accomplished through the execution and implementation of the Ohio ProStart® Program.

2011-12 Workforce Development Committee Guide

Committee Chair

Mike Haunert, Executive Vice President of Sysco Cincinnati

Education Foundation Staff

Sharon Fish, Executive Director, 614-246-0118 sfish@ohiorestaurant.org

Pam Mock, Regional Coordinator, 419-571-1317 pmock@ohiorestaurant.org

Marty Nagele, Regional Coordinator, 216-570-6750 mnagele@ohiorestaurant.org

Carol Kizer, Advisor

Mary Jo Kohl, Consultant (Ohio Department of Education)

Committee Members

Doug Fahrenholz - The Wasserstrom Company  

Aaron Osterman - Gordon Food Service

Matt Campbell - Gordon Food Service

Robert Himes - Himes Vending, Inc./ A Catered Event

Larry Keane - Sysco Cleveland

Steve Shafer - Bob Evans

Neil Gregory - Bob Evans

Chris Rodriquez - Bob Evans                                                                                      

Dan Reese - Columbus Culinary Institute at Bradford Schools

Mokie Steiskal - Columbus State Community College                        

Joe Vittorio - Ricardo's Catering

Greg Forte - Cuyahoga Community College

Jim Sauter - Rusty Bucket

Gary Callicoat - Rusty Bucket

Rick Cassara - John Q's Steakhouse

Rae Lieb - The International Culinary School at the Art Institutes