The Distinguished Visiting Faculty program allows students to connect with
world, industry and civic leaders in order to learn from their personal experiences
and endeavors.
All distinguished visiting faculty are selected by a committee of University and community leaders based on merits in industry, community involvement and personal life experience. Distinguished Visiting Faculty make a long-term commitment to stay connected with the University and offer potential opportunities to further develop our students.
2005-2006 Distinguished Visiting Faculty
List:
Chef Elise Wiggins
Executive Chef at Panzano
College of Culinary Arts
Known for her excellent attention to the culture of the food she prepares, Chef Wiggins brings great Northern Italian expertise to her role as Executive Chef at Panzano located in Downtown Denver.
Larry Perkins
President of the International Association of Assembly Manages (IAAM)
The Hospitality College
Mr. Perkins brings an impressive 30 years of experience in managing sports and entertainment facilities to his career and his passion for writing
Susan Zirinsky
Executive Producer 48 Hours, CBS News
College of Business
An expert in media and production, Zirinsky has covered the gamut when it comes to top-quality news and reporting including political coverage, broadcast production, and executive producer.
Chef John Folse
Chef and Owner of John Folse Company, Louisiana
College of Culinary Arts
Chef John Folse is known for his excellent Cajun cuisine and his dream to take the taste of Louisiana worldwide. John Folse & Company now runs restaurants in cities around the world including Moscow, Hong Kong, Paris, Taipei, and many more.
Chef Stanton Ho
Corporate Chef Chocolates À La Carte
College of Culinary Arts
Chef Ho’s work has garnered gold, silver, and bronze medals in a number of international pastry and chocolate competitions and in 2001 led Team USA to its first victory at the World Pastry Cup in over twelve years.
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