Alumni Listing & Comments
Foodservice Design BootCamp Alumni Organizations 2015-2023
Business & Industry
Allstate Insurance Company
Applied Materials
Boeing
Capital One
Caterpillar, Inc.
Creative Dining Services
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Epic
Eurest
Frontier Energy
Intel Corporation
JP Morgan Chase
MetLife
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Rally Entertainment
SoCal Gas
The Principal Financial Group
USAA
Wells Fargo
College/University
Algonquin College
Assiniboine Community College
Auburn University
Case Western University
Central Washington University
College at Brockport, CUNY
College of Staten Island, CUNY
Colorado State University
Culinary Institute of America
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
Indiana University
Indiana / Purdue Univ. Indianapolis
Iowa State Univ. Dining
Johns Hopkins University
Kansas State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Sacramento State University
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
Texas Tech University
The University of the South
Trinity University
Tufts University
UC Santa Barbara
UNC Wilmington
University of Arkansas
University of British Columbia, Okanagan
University of California – San Diego
University of California – Riverside
University of Central Florida, Rosen School of Hospitality
University of Dayton
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Iowa
University of Illinois
University of Maryland Dining Services
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Notre Dame
University of Regina, SK
University of Texas Austin
University of Wisconsin
Utah State University
Virginia Tech
Yale University
York University
Government, Non-Profits
Architect of the Capitol
Correctional Service, Canada
Dept. of National Defense, Canada
Inglis Foundation
National Institutes of Health
The World Bank
U.S. Air Force/HQ Service Center
U.S. Army
VA Medical Center Loma Linda
Healthcare, Senior Living
Advent Health Celebration
Advent Health Production Center
Arbor Acres
Froedtert Hospital
Hermann Memorial Medical Center
Kootenai Health
Mass General Hospital
Metro Health System
Multicare Health Systems, WA
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Pennswood Village
Regional Medical Center West
RUSH Medical Centers
Saint Francis Health System
Sanford Medical Center
Sibley Memorial Hospital – Johns Hopkins Medical
The Garlands of Barrington
Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
UCSF Health
Verde Valley Medical Center
Restaurants, Recreation
Aspen Skiing Company
Darden Restaurants
Disney Parks, Experiences & Products
Disneyland Resorts
Retail, Casinos, Culinary
Briggo
Certified Oil Company (Convenience Stores)
Customized Culinary Solutions
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Eagle Mountain Casino
Pearl River Resort
PCC Markets
Schools K-12
Atlanta Public Schools
Cary Academy
Cincinnati Public School Foodservice
Deerfield Academy
Fairfield County School District
Hernando County School District
Lancaster County School District
Little Miami School District
Northwest ISD
Redlands Unified School District
South Bend Community School Corp.
Woodward Academy
Here are a few comments:
“I came in knowing a lot and left knowing much more.”
W.G., Food & Retail Manager, USAA
“I had a fantastic week. It was extremely informative and I took a lot away from it that I’ve already started to implement into designing our venue for our rebuild.”
J.H., Unit Manager, Tufts University
“This conference provides a step by step process from your vision to project completion providing you the necessary information and skills to make decisions to complete a successful renovation. Best information driven conference I have attended.”
N.B., Retail Manager, Saint Francis Health System
“This was hands down the best conference/professional development opportunity I’ve experienced. This is one of the best ways to learn about design and development so you’re a contributing team member when discussing facility design.”
K.C., Assistant Director, Virginia Tech Dining Services
“Wow! What an intense, interactive, and impactful (3) days of immersion in foodservice design! This journey encompassed the entire process from “Visioning/Concept Development” to “Post Design/Construction”. What an awesome and articulate faculty team, manufacturer partners, phenomenal food, and outstanding host, the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI)! Absolutely a “first class” experience! If you are an operator or client, this is a “must” attend experience!”
K.I., VP Operations, Creative Dining Services
It was an amazing, intense few days facilitated and taught by very knowledgeable and engaging professionals. I would highly encourage anyone who is about to start a project of any size or even thinking about a project to attend, it will be well worth your time and pay for itself many times over.
J.M., Senior Associate Director, University of Maryland Dining Services
“This was a great opportunity to connect with others who are dealing with similar food service design and project challenges and learn from one another. This camp afforded a great opportunity to network with others in the industry.”
R.O., Assistant Director of Engineering & Building Projects, Culinary Institute of America
For a long time, I have been looking for this type of unique training and this Food Service Design Boot Camp was an excellent opportunity to gather knowledge. I was able to increase my network with industry leaders and obtain access to this wealth of knowledge when needed.
L.D., Facilities & Equipment Sr. Advisor, Dept. of National Defense, Canada, QC
Boot Camp provided me with the blueprint I needed to begin my redesign project and demonstrated the resources it would take to make it a success.
S.R., Team Leader, Bellin Health, WI
In my Associate Director role, I am involved in several projects from renovation to new construction. Foodservice Design BootCamp provided me with valuable insights on how to approach projects differently (i.e. vision and concept development), as well as a better understanding on design phases. The panel of presenters have extensive experiences that add great value and knowledge to the topics and discussions.
M.V., Associate Director Retail & Catering, Tufts University, MA
The ‘Boot Camp’ was well worth my time and money. It is a great collection of industry expert architects, and manufacturers under one roof who can answer any question concerning design, equipment and operational practice.
D.M., Sourcing Consultant, Wells Fargo Property Group, NC
This was one of the best conferences I’ve ever been to in 33 years, and I would recommend it to every healthcare operator that thinks they will be undergoing a construction project.
T.B., Assistant Director of Nutrition & Foodservice, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, MN
As advertised, this was a true BootCamp that provided invaluable information from experienced food service consultants. Additionally, the program offered ample opportunity to connect and share with other food service operators and project managers.
L.B., Associate Vice Chancellor, University of Arkansas, AR
I am far more knowledgeable about the resources that are available to me in design.
A.M., Director of Foodservice, Lancaster County School District, SC
“BootCamp was an excellent opportunity to validate what I know about foodservice design and construction and provide valuable tools and information to fill the gaps with what I don’t know.”
D.S., Hermann Memorial Medical Center
“Intensive learning and networking experience.”
J.L., University of Dayton
“It was very intensive with a lot of information packed into 2.5 days. I came away with a better understanding of what to look forward to as my project unfolds.”
B.A. Bloomington Hospital, Indiana University Medical
“Attending the BootCamp was extremely beneficial, I learned from both the industry speakers and the attendees.”
M.M., SoCalGas Foodservice Equipment Center