ACF Culinary Team USA Managers & Advisors

A team of seasoned culinary experts have come together to coach, advise and lead ACF Culinary Team USA. These culinary professionals will lead the team down a path of excellence and success culminating at the 2028 IKA, informally known as the “culinary Olympics.”

David Turcotte, CEC, AAC

Team Manager
DTurcotte@acfchefs.org

Alan Neace, CEC, AAC

Assistant Manager
ANeace@acfchefs.org

Raimund Hofmeister, CMC, AAC

Advisor
RHofmeister@acfchefs.org

Derek Spendlove, CEC, CCA

Advisor

Dr. Frank Costantino, CEC, CCA, CCE, CEPC, AAC

Youth Team, Team Manager

CW4 Karlatta D. Merriweather

Military Team Manager