picture of students Jimmy Strong and Miranda Harrison


:: OUR CHEFS ::

 
Chef Garry Colpitts

• Program Manager
Chef Garry Colpitts C.E.C.

Graduate of Culinary Institute of Canada, and Holland College of the Province of Prince Edward Island.
USF Certified Professional Chef of 26 years.
Worked in Hotels and Resorts Specializing in International Cuisine, Chocolate, Breads.
ACF Certified with the American Culinary Federation
Originally from Eastern Canada.

 

 
Chef Jamie Gregorich

• Chef Instructor
Chef Jamie Gregorich


Graduate of MTI Culinary Arts program Bradenton, Florida
Sauce Chef at Euphemia Hayes Restuarant LongBoay Key, Florida
Specializes in Classical and Contemporary Cuisine


 

 
Chef Wally Wachob

• Chef Instructor
Chef Wally Wachob


Graduate of MTI Culinary Arts program Bradenton, Florida
Bachelors of Science in Chemistry
Worked in Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, and for Whole Foods


 

 
Chef Terry Carter

• Sous Chef
Chef Theresa Carter


Two Time MTI Graduate
Degree in Travel and Tourism
Industry Trained Sous Chef with five years of exp.
Experience in Hotels, Resorts, and Catering



 

 
Chef Bert Spagnola

• Chef Instructor
Bert Spagnola


Graduate of Culinary Institute of America '69. Received BS in Hotel Restaurant Management from University of New Haven, CT.
Culinary Arts Instructor since 1974
Author of the Culinary Arts Program Newsletter


 

 
Paul R. Doyon

•Chef Instructor
Paul R. Doyon C.F.E., F.H.C.F.A.


Graduate of Ecole Technique at Laval Universite, Quebec, Canada .
Certified Healthcare Food Administator, licensed Culinary Instructor.
With extensive experience as chef on 5 stars hotels around the world.


 

 
Chef Dana Johnson

•Baking & Pastry Chef Instructor
Dana Johnson


Graduate of MTI Culinary Arts program.
Experience includes Hyatt Regency Sarasota and Longboat Key Club and Resort.
Holds 7 medals in national solo and team competitions.
Florida State SkillsUSA Professional Baking judge.