Background

After graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in child psychology, Mike skied, welded metal sculptures, drove a forklift, and served tables in Steamboat Springs, CO until the food world called him. He studied for two glorious years at The Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, learning about food and wine, and also trying not to gain an insane amount of weight. Most recently, Mike comes from the culinary consulting world, having worked in new product innovation, branding and positioning for the past decade, working with companies such as Kashi, Frito-Lay and Whole Foods.