Culinary and Baking graduates of the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts have many success stories to share. Here is our latest alumni news!
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’93
James Sones
is the purchasing chef at IUP Academy of Culinary Arts. Chef Sones is responsible for the ordering and distribution of food and supplies for the Academy of Culinary Arts. His responsibilites also include managing the purchasing budget.
’97
Nicholas Williamson
is the general manager/executive chef at Tonellis Pizza Pub in Horsham, Pa. The restaurant is on track to exceed four milliion dollars in sales this year; a second location is in the works.
’98
Zachary Dollak
is the co-owner of Milano Italian Steakhouse in Old Forge, Pa. Standouts on Milano’s menu include the sixteen-ounce Delmonico steaks with housemade glazes, the baked gnocchis, and the pan-seared scallops with wild mushroom risotto and white wine cream sauce. Read more about Chef Dollak at the Times-Tribune.
’01
Justin McComas
is a sous chef at Cedric’s Tavern at the Biltmore Estates in Asheville, N.C. Cedric’s Tavern is one of many dining locations at the Biltmore. The tavern’s cuisine pays tribute to the neighborhood pubs of Britain and Ireland.
’05
Carrie Berkey
is the chef/manager at Indian Lake Resort in Indian Lake, Pa. Indian Lake Resort is a full-function resort located in the Laurel Highlands.
’05
Alex Ochs
is the chef de cuisine at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Desert Mountain Club is one of the world's premier private, residential communities with six championship Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses. Alex is responsible for the Mexican-Southwestern restaurant on property.
’06
Heather McNeil
is a barista and caterer at Dornans in Moose, Wyo. Dornans is a family-owned/operated resort located in the heart of the Jackson Hole Valley in Wyoming.
’07 Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry
Amber Kunselman
is a pastry chef at Sugar Cafe in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Dormont). Sugar Cafe offers home-style breakfast and lunch menus, as well as gourmet pastries and cakes all house-made from scratch daily. Amber is also doing some independent work and has created a website showcasing her creations. See her unique creations at Eat Cake Art.
