Jim Taylor, CEC, ACE, AAC, MBA
Candidate for National Secretary
Candidate’s Statement
My Fellow Colleagues,
The last 3½ years I have served as your National Treasurer. I am now asking to be elected as the ACF National Secretary. I am a person who takes my duties seriously and have always been responsible to you the members.
As National Secretary, my focus and goals are:
- Leadership Training at all levels
- Chapter Leadership Orientation Training
- Volunteer Orientation Training which includes chairing committees and committee participation
- Code of Conduct for all levels of membership
- Sexual Harassment - zero tolerance
- Professional Membership Growth
These areas impact everything we do and how we are perceived by our partners, allied organizations and most importantly ourselves.
I humbly ask for your vote so I might continue serving you.
Thank you,
Jim Taylor, CEC, ACE, AAC, MBA
Bio
- Married 39 years
- Jim was an industry chef for over 23 years
- In 1990 he went into public education at Columbus State Community College. He currently is an Full Professor and is Interim Chair of the Hospitality Department at Columbus State Community College
American Culinary Federation Activities
- Jim has been a member of ACF since 1984. He has attended all regional conferences and national conventions since 1987.
- 1988 Certified as Executive Chef
- 1991–1994 Chairman of Big Brothers & Sisters fund-raising gala
- 1991 ACF Columbus Chapter Chef of the Year
- 1994 Inducted in the American Academy of Chefs
- Participated in Culinary Art Competitions winning medals and awards
- Chaired or participated in fund-raisers for the following; Chef & Child, Aids Service Connection and Chamber of Commerce Clam Bake
- Trained ACF apprentices
- Judged numerous apprentice practical exams & Wine & Food Affinity Competitions
- Current President of ACF Columbus Chapter
- Chairman of Northeast Regional Conference Site Selection Committee 1995–1997
- Four years as President ACF Columbus Chapter 1992–1996
- Two years Chairman of Board ACF Columbus Chapter 1997–1999
- Four years Treasurer of ACF Columbus Chapter 1987–1991
- Three years Northeast Regional coordinator of the national Chef of the Year Committee 1992–1996
- Attended all regional and national conventions since 1987
- Chaired Northeast Regional Conference in 1992 & 1996
- Nominated for Regional Chef of the Year 1996
- Recipient of ACF Presidential Medallion 1996, 2005
- ACF National Seal of Approval Chair 1997–1999 & 2005 to present
- Northeast Regional Vice President of ACF from 2001 thru 2005
- BOD Liaison for the Educational Services Committee, Accreditation Commission, and Budget Committee from 2001 thru 2005
- Nominated for National President in 2004
- ACF Columbus Chapter Chef of the Year 2002
- Coached Baron Galand Knowledge Bowl Teams since 1997 and have won many regional competitions
- American Academy of Chefs Chairman of Publicity and Editor of Magazine 2002–2005
- American Academy of Chefs Chairman of Education & Scholarship Committee 2006 - currently
- Northeast Regional l representative to the National Apprenticeship Committee
- 2008 - Chair-Elect to the ACF Accrediting Commission
- Northeast Region Educator of the Year in 2006
- ACE Lead Evaluator
- Four years as President of ACF Columbus Chapter 2006–2010
- Advised Junior Hot Food Competition Teams from CSCC
- Lead Judge in 2006, 2007, 2008 National Baron Galand Knowledge Bowl Competition at national conventions
- Elected National Treasurer 2009, and currently serving
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