The Vice-President’s Report
Ricardo Santana, Vice-President
Hello Fellow Culinarians,
First, I’d like to start off by introducing myself, because I know that I’m a new face to this chapter. My name is Chef Ricardo Santana, for the past twenty plus years had been the Executive Chef at Impressions Gourmet Catering in Ontario California. Most recently I relocated here to San Diego in the Fall of last year to live with my wonderful wife Dana, and currently work for Ohana Catering & Events and Feast on this Catering.
My ACF history started in 1997; I have been a part of the Inland Empire (IE) Chef’s and Cooks Association Chapter of ACF since that time. For the past seven years I’ve served on the board, and had the pleasure of serving as President for the term of 2009-2010, and Vice President just prior to my move to San Diego. The IE Chapter was awarded “Chapter Achievement Award” 2011 under my Presidency, and I was awarded a “Cutting Edge Award” from National President Michael Ty in 2011, along with Chef o’ The Year in 2010 and 2004. And I give the Glory to God. With now my transition to San Diego, I am truly honored to serve as your Vice President and to grow with our chapter.
I look forward to meeting more of our members, and bringing in new ones as well. I know that this chapter is very active, and I am blessed to have the opportunity to “Move” forward with you all. I know what it takes to keep a chapter “Alive”, and that is a body of Culinarians that are willing to get involved. So I can’t encourage you enough to come on out and support the chapter.
I plan on giving it my best to work alongside the great board members to grow and strengthen our chapter to its full capacity. We recently had our first board meeting, and I already feel the energy! So let’s all work together and make this a spectacular year for Chefs De Cuisine San Diego.
For those of you who I have not had the benefit of meeting quite yet, please feel free to contact me or approach me at any of our local meetings. It would be my pleasure to get to know our fellow members.
Thank you and God bless,
Chef Ricardo Santana