2025 American Academy of Chefs® Inductees

David Bressler, CEC, AAC

ACF Professional Chefs of New Hampshire

Aaron J. Bruck, CEC, AAC

ACF Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association

Karen A. Cannan, CEPC, AAC

ACF High Sierra Chefs Association

Sean Flaherty, CEC, AAC

ACF Professional Chefs/Cooks Association of Rochester

Travis Johnson, CEC, AAC

ACF South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association

Gabriel Rosado, CEC, CCA, AAC

ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana

Michael B. Santos, CEPC, AAC

ACF Greater Baltimore Chapter

Scott W. Schmucker, CEC, CCE, AAC

ACF Laurel Highlands Chapter

Michael J. Stamets, CEC, AAC

ACF Capital District - Central New York

Steven D. Walk, CEC, CCA, AAC

ACF Cleveland Chapter

John J. Woods, CEC, CWPC, AAC

ACF Gulf to Lakes Chefs & Cooks Association

John P. Zenk, CEC, CCA, AAC

ACF Greater Cincinnati Chapter

2025 Honorary American Academy of Chefs Inductees

Andy Cuthbert, HAAC

President, Worldchefs

Joseph Decker, CMPC, HAAC

ACF Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association

Vincenzo Del Duca, CEC, HAAC

ACF Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association

John Fannin, HAAC

National Member

Fred T. Faria, HAAC

ACF Rhode Island Chapter

Harry Linzmayer, HAAC

ACF Miami Chapter

Tene Shake, HAAC

ACF Monterey Bay Chapter