Chapter Officers

The backbone of every ACF chapter is their Board of Directors. The chefs and culinarians who fill these positions volunteer more than just their time to the organization — they offer leadership to the chapter and guidance to its members. The following is a list of the 2026-27 Officers for the American Culinary Federation's Central Florida Chapter.

President – Jason Fridrich, CEC, CCE   jasons3400@gmail.com

Vice President – Nora Galdiano, CEC, AAC   ngaldiano@gmail.com

Sergeant-at-Arms – Terrence Tookes, CEC   ttookes@live.com

Treasurer – Jonathan Miller   jmilleracf@yahoo.com

Secretary – Earl Roach   earl@aehospitalitysolutions.com

Chairman of the Board – Jennifer Denlinger, Ph.D   jennifer@floridachef.net

Membership Chairperson – 

Student Liaison - Christopher Bates, CCE, CCC   christopher.bates@ocps.net

Certification Chairperson - Terrence Tookes, CEC   ttookes@live.com

Administrative Review Chairman – Richard Cote   richardcote020@gmail.com

Chef & Child Program Chairperson - Patti Paul   pattipaul@live.com

Nominations & Elections - Joe Alfano, CEC, AAC   joealfano63@gmail.com

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