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 2024 Officers for the American Culinary Federation's Central Florida Chapter.

President – Jennifer Denlinger, Ph.D, CCC

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Vice President – Nora Galdiano, CEC, AAC

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Sergeant-at-Arms – Andreas Proisl, CEPC, AAC

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Treasurer – Jonathan Miller

Secretary – Richard Cote, CEC

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Chairman of the Board – Roger Newell, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC

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Membership Chairperson – Bill Paul

Certification Chairperson - Jason Fridrich, CEC, CCE

Administrative Review Chairman – Phil Guilbeault, AAC

Chef & Child Program Chairperson - Patti Paul

Nominations & Elections - Joe Alfano, CEC, AAC

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