GETTING “ Looped I MEET YOU
A nother busy school year has just begun—welcome to the fun! Allow me to introduce myself: I am the Food Service Director for Bradford County. School nutrition is truly a family affair for us. My wife, Jamie, is the Food Service Director in Alachua County, and together we share five wonderful children. Early in my career, I spent 13 years with Red Lobster, eventually becoming a General Manager. However, as our family grew, I realized I wanted a professional path that aligned with my children’s school schedules. After a one-year stint teaching high school, I realized how much I missed working around food and seeing the smiles a delicious meal brings to people’s faces. That passion led me to a supervisor role within the Alachua County food service department—the perfect way to combine my love for culinary service with quality family time. I spent 12 rewarding years in that role, developing a
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