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About Taher
Philosophy
Our Commitment
Corporate Team
Why Choose Us
Services
Business Dining
Campus Dining
K-12 Services
Senior Dining
Coffee Services
Vending Services
Outdoor Education
Chef Council
News
Careers
Contact
Meet The Chefs
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Michelle Gayer
Corporate Chef
Michelle Gayer is one of the most critically acclaimed pastry chefs currently living in the Twin Cities and is recognized as one of the best in the country.
Sam Daigle
Corporate Chef
Through cooking, Chef Sam has discovered his passion for food comes from connecting with people and sharing experiences.
Benny D’Epiro
Food Service Director
Born and grew up within the walls of the Eternal City; Chef Benny took his first steps and fell in love with cooking at his grandma’s house in Rome.
Josh Lankford
Regional Chef
Meet Chef Josh, a culinary professional whose journey began with service to the United States Air Force.
Christopher Loew
District Manager
Growing up on a sustainable hobby farm in rural Illinois is where Chef Christopher learned about our connections to the earth and where food comes from.
Adam Pearson
Director of Purchasing
Since the age of three, when he successfully cooked his first egg without breaking the yolk, Adam has been passionate about food. He is a graduate of a culinary...
Matt Quist
Corporate Chef
Matt is a graduate of the Culinary Arts program at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, and the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, CA. He joined...
Brian Renz
Corporate Chef & Director of Culinary Development
Brian has been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, working for major hotel chains, catering houses, and quaint delis. Prior to joining Taher’s team in 1999 as...
Eric Rudelius-Palmer
Corporate Chef
Meet Chef Eric, a distinguished and classically trained French Chef with roots tracing back to Spain and upbringing in the culinary haven of France.
John Sugimura
Corporate Chef
John Sugimura fits right in with Taher’s culture with his deep respect towards food and connecting people through food. He is a Japanese-American second-generation professionally trained sushi chef.
Trent Taher
Vice President of Purchasing
Bruce Taher
President and CEO
Born in Iran, Bruce immigrated to the U.S. alone at the age of 19. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Oklahoma, and an MBA...
