HMD Advisory Board
The Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics relies on its ties with industry leaders to help maintain vibrant, up-to-date programs. Our Advisory Board members provide expertise and support for our department, acting as mentors to our students and connecting them to rewarding professional opportunities. We are proud that the following outstanding hospitality and dietetics professionals are committed to the future of HMD. Please contact , Professor and Head, Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics, if you would be interested in serving on our Advisory Board.
2006-2007 HMD Advisory Board
- John Foust *, Director, Healthcare Marketing, Morrison’s/Compass, Atlanta, Georgia
- Angela Sader *, Director of Nutrition Services, Beverly Enterprises, Wichita, Kansas
- Sue Holbert, Principal Nutrition Scientist, The Schwan Food Company, Marshall, Minnesota
- Patti Dollarhide *, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Via Christi Healthcare System, Wichita, Kansas
- Julie Gray *, ARAMARK District Manager, Sprint World Headquarters Campus, Overland Park, Kansas
- Mary Montgomery Shatz *, Regional Manager, Longhorn Steakhouse, RARE Hospitality, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas
- Jim Markee *, Regional Sales Director, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania
- Husam (Huk) Kakish *, Human Resources, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Rebecca DeYoung Daniels *, Lactation Consultant and Freelance Writer, Overland Park, Kansas
- Tim Van Allen *, Director of Asset Management, Felcor Lodging Trust, Inc., Dallas, Texas
- Denise Salisbury *, Manager-Culinary Center, General Mills Bakeries and Foodservice, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- David Porter, General Manager, Westmoreland Country Club, Chicago, Illinois
- Vista Suarez *, Director of Foodservice, Richmond Schools, Richmond, Virginia
- John Ferguson, President, Ferguson Properties, Inc., Liberty, Missouri
- Vickie James *, Executive Director, Healthy Kids Challenge, Dighton, Kansas
* indicates alum of the Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics.