Jerald Chesser, Ed.D., CEC, CCE, FMP, AAC, is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and educator. He is a Professor at The Collins College of Hospitality Management, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, one of the top hospitality management programs in the United States. Before entering academe and consulting, he spent more than a decade in restaurant operations, including ownership of a successful restaurant and off-premise catering company. He has taught at the high school, community college, and university levels. Dr. Chesser’s consulting has included the Disney Development Company, Copeland of New Orleans, University of Alaska, National Restaurant Association, and American Culinary Federation. He teaches, researches, and consults in the areas of leadership, human resource development, and the culinary arts. His previous publications include The Art and Science of Culinary Preparation. Dr. Chesser earned his doctorate in leadership at the University of Central Florida. He has earned
