The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) Educational Foundation today announced an expanded Board of Directors for 2025, reflecting the organization’s significant growth in educational programming and industry impact. The new board structure includes two new director positions to support the Foundation’s expanding portfolio of professional development initiatives.
Outgoing President Garrett Lennon (JLR Design Group) reflected on the Foundation’s progress: “It has been an honor to serve alongside dedicated professionals committed to advancing foodservice education. The Foundation has achieved significant milestones, from expanding the FEED Workshop program to launching the groundbreaking Western Kentucky University certificate program. I’m confident that under Kathleen’s leadership, the Foundation will continue to innovate and grow.”
The 2025 Board Executive Committee includes Kathleen Held, CPSM (Cini-Little) as President and Danielle Mason (Marra Forni) as Secretary/Treasurer. Garrett Lennon FCSI (JLR Design Group), Marco Amatti FCSI (MAPA Assessoria) and Patrick Watt FCSI (Watt Design) continue their service as Directors, alongside six incoming board members:
- Vince Dattolo (Scotsman)
- Robert Doland, FCSI (Jacobs | Doland | Beer)
- Amy Lewis (Kitchens To Go)
- Spencer Ressa, FCSI (JME Design)
- Howard Stanford, FCSI (Camacho Associates)
- Davin Wickstrom (Vivreau)
“The expansion of our board reflects the tremendous growth in our educational initiatives,” said Held. “With two successful FEED Workshops annually and the launch of two WKU foodservice design certificate programs, we needed additional leadership capacity to support these endeavors. I’m excited to work with this talented and experienced board as we continue developing the next generation of foodservice consulting professionals.”
The Foundation extends its gratitude to outgoing board members Jay Bravinder, Richard Dieli, Kevin Kochman, Shaunya Noble, and Jim Petersen, FCSI (PP), for their dedicated service and contributions to advancing foodservice education.
About FCSI Educational Foundation
The FCSI Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to securing the future of foodservice consulting by nurturing the next generation of professionals. Through scholarships, educational programs like FEED Workshop, and the Western Kentucky University Foodservice Consulting Certificate Program, the Foundation provides vital professional development opportunities that advance the industry worldwide. Learn more at fcsief.org.
