ACE Training
ACE Trainings are typically two days in length, which allows ACE candidates to learn the necessary tools needed to evaluate and put those evaluation principles into practice while apprenticing under the leadership and direction of an ACE Trainer. How do I become an ACE (Approved Certification Evaluator)?
ACE Training
Day one: ACE candidates receive eight hours of classroom training detailing the evaluation process.
Day two: ACE candidates apprentice actual practical exams. Apprenticeship opportunities may be limited. ACE candidates will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Dates | Event | State |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2013 | Convention: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (1 Day Only) | NV |
Register Today
There is no fee to attend the ACE Training seminar; however, preregistration is required. Please complete the 
ACE Training Registration Form and return to the ACF national office. For more information, please contact the certification manager at (800) 624-9458, ext. 150.
If your chapter or school is interested in hosting a Training, please contact certify@acfchefs.net for details.
Hosting an ACE Training Session
If you are interested in hosting an ACE Training at your location, arrangements can be made based on ACE Trainer availability and by meeting the following requirements.
- Minimum of eight ACE candidates
- Minimum of eight Practical Exam candidates
- Requests and arrangements to be made through the national office. Contact the certification manager at (800) 624-9458, ext. 150
- Host sites are responsible for meeting space, A.V., breakfast and lunch for ACE candidates for both days
- Secure three Approved Certification Evaluators for practical exam
- ACF is responsible for ACE Trainer travel including applicable air, hotel and general expenses
- Minimum of 90 days advance request required
ACE Trainers
Lead Trainer
Brad Barnes, CMC, CCA, AAC
Senior Director of Culinary Education, Culinary Institute of America
Central
Chris Dwyer, CEC, AAC
Executive Chef, Culinary Consultants Inc.
Central
Michael Garbin, CEC, AAC
Executive Chef, Union League Club of Chicago
Central
Christina Nicosia, CEPC, CCE
Chef Instructor, Louisiana Culinary Institute
Northeast
Elena Clement, CEPC
Owner, The Guiding Knife
Northeast
Michael Vignapiano, CCE, AAC
Owner, Fresh Flavors Catering
Southeast
Michael Bologna, CEC, CCE, AAC
Owner, Vingenzo’s
Southeast
Todd Kazenske, CEPC, AAC
Chef Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts–Atlanta
Southeast
Bruce Ozga, CEC, CCE, AAC
Dean of Culinary Education, Johnson & Wales University
Western
Alicia Boada, CEPC, CCE, CCA
Consultant, Barry Callebaut
Western
Don Dickinson, CEC, CCA, AAC
Culinary Division Director, Institute of Technology Citrus Heights Campus
Western
Shawn Hanlin, CEC
Executive Director, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute
