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
• Vice President – Nora Galdiano, CEC, AAC
• Sergeant-at-Arms – Terrence Tookes, CEC
• Treasurer – Jonathan Miller 
• Secretary – Earl Roach
• Chairman of the Board –  Roger Newell, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC
• Membership Chairperson – 
• Student Liaison - Christopher Bates, CCE, CCC
• Certification Chairperson - Terrence Tookes, CEC
• Administrative Review Chairman – Richard Cote  
• Chef & Child Program Chairperson - Patti Paul
• Nominations & Elections - Joe Alfano, CEC, AAC
• Marketing Director & Website Manager – Lynda Gail Alfano