American Academy Of Chefs

The honor society of ACF, the American Academy of Chefs (A.A.C.) represents the highest standards of professionalism in the organization, society and industry. The Academy’s primary mission is to promote the education of all culinarians by mentoring culinarians, awarding scholarships to students seeking a future in the culinary industry, and by providing grants to professional working chefs looking to further their career. Learn more about the A.A.C. 

Here is a list of all Chapter Members that have been inducted into the AAC.

RAJEEV PATGAONKAR CEC, AAC, HGT Current Commitee Chairman

Milos J Cihelka CMC, AAC
Kevin M Brennan CEC, AAC
Orlin   Marcus CEC, AAC
Gerneil L Franklin CEC, CCA, AAC
Kevin M Enright CEC, CCE, AAC
John   Vanderwouw CEC, AAC
Rajeev V. Patgaonkar CEC, AAC
Leopold K Schaeli CMC, AAC, HOF
John D. McCormack CEC, CCE, AAC
Kurt A. Kwiatkowski CEC, CCA, AAC
Brian R. Beland CMC, AAC
Jeffrey H. Heinzman AAC
Thomas F. Recinella CEC, AAC
Shawn J. Loving CMC, CCA, AAC
James F. Kokenyesdi CEC, CCA, AAC
Jim   Churches CEC, CCA, AAC
Jeremy J. Abbey CEC CEPC CCE CCA AAC
John J. Miller CEC, CCA, AAC
Edward W. Gozdowski CEC, AAC
John   Kukucka AAC


* deceased