KATHI MANCINI

Born in the Adirondack region of New York state, Kathi attended Flager College in St. Augustine, Florida, receiving her B.A. from Massachussets College. With over 30 years experience as a food service consultant, she has worked for major meat and seafood companies worldwide. Kathi is presently with Allen Brothers in Chicago.

Kathi served as President of Les Dames Escoffier International (Dallas ) and as an Allied Board Member for the Texas Chef’s Association. She is an Honorary Member of the American Academy of Chefs.

Her awards include “Contributor of the Year” for the Texas Chefs Association, Southwest Food Service News Foodservice Woman of the Year, and National Congressional Committee’s Business Advisory Council Businesswoman of the Year and is a recipient of the American Culinary Federation’s Presidential Medal .

Kathi has supported culinary teams in Ireland, England, Sweden, Thailand, Hungary, Germany, Argentina and the U.S.

Board Member of the ICF (International Culinary Fellowship).