Culinary biography of Grant Achatz, graduate of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA '94), Chef/Owner of Alinea, Next, The Aviary, and The Office.

As the vice president of beverages for Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Gretchen Thomas supervises the largest Spanish wine program in…

Pursuing Passions  Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Chef Jae Eun Jung was urged by her family to seek a career in a…

Jaime Lepe, Jr. ’08 grew up in the restaurant business. His father is president and treasurer of JML Mexican Restaurant, Inc.

Education: MBA, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. BS, State University of New York, Empire State College, AOS, CIA, Hyde Park, NY.

Information about Dr. Michael Sperling, vice president of Academic Affairs and chief academic officer at the Culinary Institute of America.

Info about Tim Ryan, chancellor of the Culinary Institute of America. Dr. Ryan graduated from CIA and is a Certified Master Chef and Culinary Olympic Champion.

Daniel Vinh is Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Culinary Institute of America.

Information about Maria Krupin, Vice President—Finance and Administration at the Culinary Institute of America.

Rachel Birchwood is vice president of enrollment management at the Culinary Institute of America.

Info about Rick Tietjen, Chief of Staff and Chief Information Officer at the Culinary Institute of America.

Info about Susan Cussen, vice president of branch campus operations and non-degree programs at the Culinary Institute of America.