The dm&a Podcast: Eavesdropping on John Herzog

In 2021, Toni was named the Gold Plate Award Recipient by the International Food Service Manufactures Association (IFMA). As was stated in her acceptance speech, "I am honored and I am blessed with opportunities that have been in front of me....This award truly means a lot. It's a lifetime achievement, but it's not the end." 

Toni is a Senior Level Food, Nutrition & Environmental Service Director with an expertis...

Jo Miller, RDN, MPH received a B.S. in Nutrition Science and Minor in Food Service Management from UC Davis then went on to complete her dietetic internship at Napa State Hospital. She then completed a Master’s in Public Health from UC Davis with an emphasis on Nutrition, Informatics and Journalism. Jo is currently the Vice President at Meals for All with a focus on volume emergency nutrition preparedness and education. She is an i...

You might think that with the world in such a state of uncertainty, it might be best to let things settle. But not necessarily so! The business of business goes on, and the imperative of service goes on. While we all hope that this spirit of TOGETHER is sustainable, the reality is that your department and organization must survive and thrive in all ways, including financial. In this episode, I will call Della Dunbar, Director of Nu...

Patti Dollarhide is a registered dietitian, sustainability expert, food service professional. Work with the Beef Cattle Institute to elevate the importance of including non-commercial food service in discussions about modern agriculture, sustainability and beef production. Positive outcomes demonstrated with non-farm audiences by sharing research and being transparent about how beef is raised. Strong history of working in various s...

Bruce Thomas is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the health care industry. Strong operations professional skilled in Hospitality and Guest Services.   The 2011 winner of the International Food Manufacturers Association Silver Plate Award for the healthcare sector and he received the Association for Healthcare Foodservice Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. Additionally he received the Alumni of the ye...

Dr. Carlton Green is one of the most recognized and highly respected healthcare executives in North America.  He holds a BS Degree in Nutrition Science, a Masters in Hotel and Restaurant Management and a Ph.D. in Business Administration.

 Dr. Green’s accomplishments in the healthcare industry over a 25-year period are well documented in the trade journals, to include many major cover stories.

Carlton is best known for orchestrating o...

Eric is one of the current Directors at Large on the AHF Board of Directors. During his tenure in healthcare foodservice Eric has been dedicated to AHF and its mission to be a resource to self op healthcare foodservice operators. He has served as the chair of many committees over the years most notably serving as the Conference co-chair for the national conference in 2018 and Chapter Advisory Board Chair in 2013. Eric has also prov...

Michelle was instrumental in the successful development and rapid growth of the Nutrition Division at DM&A, including spearheading a new focus directed toward malnutrition documentation and coding that speaks directly to the bottom line while simultaneously improving the quality of patient care. As Director, Michelle guides her team to educate, coach, and support dietitians, Clinical Nutrition Managers, Food Service Directors, ...

Dennis Brennan is a lifelong food and beverage professional whose experiences have included high volume nightclub / entertainment complexes, restaurants, hotels, and the healthcare industry. With America’s Original Sports Bars, Dennis helped open properties in Philadelphia, St. Louis and in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The restaurants were affiliated with Baseball Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Lou Brock. Hotels ...

 Omar Humes on having a "service heart" and how youth basketball can lead to better coworkers. Omar Humes, CDM, CFPP currently serves as Treasurer for ANFP, past immediate President of NC ANFP, NC FSAC. President/owner of Genesis Training and Consulting, with over 25 years’ experience in long-term care, restaurants and catering. Mentoring is something he truly enjoys, and his presentations is another extension of this joy. ...

Kendra brings over 30 years of experience in Food and Nutrition Services.  She has a BS in Dietetics from Seton Hill University and a MS from Purdue University in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management.  Her 17 years in contract food and nutrition services management has brought her to a passion for advancing self-operated facilities including sharing ideas and success stories. As a contract services brand manager she trave...

Working in the hospitality industry for 15 years, in which he worked his way up from a Waiter to finally a General Manager, of a 200-bed hotel with conference facilities for up to 500 people. He then moved into the software industry working as an installer and trainer for MICROS Fidelio UK (now Oracle MICROS,) the largest supplier of Hospitality hardware and software in the world. It was at MICROS Fidelio UK that his skills and abi...

Chef Shawn Bucher holds business degrees and certificates in Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Accounting and Professional Sales.  He has won numerous awards and worked in most aspects of the foodservice industry as a chef, teacher, manager and consultant for both local and national restaurants, arenas, schools, hospitals and hotels. 

Previously being recognized as the Chef Educator of the year (2015) Shawn brings...