Public Announcements

New Officers and Board

Dec. 13, 2023

Dear ACF Chef's Association of Arizona Members,

Please welcome and congratulate our new Chapter Officers and Board for the 2024 to 2026 term.

Officers
President                     Lenard Rubin   CEC, CCA, AAC
Vice President              Robert DeSantis   CEC
Sergeant of Arms         James Pappas        
Secretary                    Andrew Helmandollar  
Treasurer (to 2025)     Richard Starkey CEPC, CCE


Board of Directors
Juan Martinez CEC, CCE, AAC - Chairman of the Board
Garry Waldie  CEC CEPC CCE AAC HOF – Community Service & Certification/  AAC
Neery Palma  CEC – Bylaws/ Associate Members
Chris Cwierz   MBA.  – Education
Carlton Brooks  CEPC, CCE, AAC – Certification/ AAC/ Education
Brian Dragos   CEC, CCE, AAC – Sponsorships/ Associate Members
Alxs Norman Galit – Social Media & Website - Student/ Junior Membership Liaison/ Education

Our plan is to make our Chapter shine at the National Convention here in Phoenix this summer.
We are also committed to be the best we can be for our membership in the coming years. Something that is not possible without your input, feedback and assistance. It is your chapter, so tell us what you want from it.
During this coming term we will concentrate on and strengthen our 3 core pillars.....Education, Mentorship and Community Service.
With assistance from the National Office, we are also going to try our best to host an ACF approved Culinary Salon here in Phoenix sometime next fall or winter
Wishing you all the best for a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous Holiday Season!!!
Lenard Rubin  CEC, CCA, AAC
ACF Chef's Association of Arizona Chapter President