Our Staff
We have a small staff, just two of us, which hardly qualifies as a “staff.” However, our success lies in working with people to share the workload, allowing Dave and me to focus on finding individuals to help, guiding them through the training and testing processes, and providing insights into why they may have failed. Most importantly, we encourage people to get certified because, today, that’s exactly how you secure a job.
Enhancing your resume with multiple credentials ensures that both INDEED and human recruiters recognize that you have 10 valuable qualifications, whether that includes college degrees, certifications, or work experience. Platforms like INDEED and others look for the keywords on your resume that match the job postings.
President
Edward H. Manley is a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander and served as President of the International Food Service Executives Association for 18 years. He is currently the second-ever president-meritus of the International Food Service Executives Association. Edward founded the Veteran’s Support Network, whose main task has been training and certifying homeless veterans. He also serves as President of the Foodservice Institute, which has certified over 6,500 people who have earned more than 12,500 certifications.
Ed is a graduate of the Cornell Hotel School and holds a master’s degree from Rollins College. He resides in Las Vegas, NV, and is married to Sharleen.
Vice President
David Zander is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer who spent 24 years as the chef on submarines, spending 17 of those years underwater. He attended our class and earned certifications in Food Safety, Master Certified Food Executive, and HACCP.
When he retired from the Navy, he was hoping for a $55,000 job. He submitted an application for a position with a grocery chain that was facing significant food safety issues in its deli and bakery departments. When they saw HACCP on his resume, they hired Dave at $85,000. He went on to manage their stores. Dave has been with the Foodservice Institute for over 10 years.
