Eric Johnson
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Chef Macrina for the past twenty years. I have the greatest respect for Chef Tom Macrina while seeing him lead our chapter while holding many offices. He has inspired many chefs to further their education and commitment to the culinary profession. It is my honor to endorse and support Chef Tom Macrina as the ACF National Secretary."
M. Werner Edler, CEC
"Serving in the ACF since 1976 Chef Thomas Macrina has always demonstrated the sound organizational managerial skills needed for the position of National ACF Secretary. Tom has always supported the ACF Arizona Chefs, and it’s Academy of chef’s members & Jr. Culinarians. He has always been committed to the success of the Western Region. Chef Macrina has strived for Academy membership growth in the western region and nationally endorses its Chef and Child programs and student culinary teams. ACF Phoenix Chapter looks forward to helping Tom host the 2011 Western Region Academy Dinner and the ACF Chefs association of Arizona, proudly endorses Tom for ACF National Secretary.”
ACF Chefs association of Arizona INC.
"Of the many duties with which Secretary of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) is charged perhaps the most important is to serve as the official liaison between the ACF Ethics Committee and the Board of Directors/Governors. Tom Macrina’s vast experience with the ACF gives him an unparalleled understanding of what is needed to meet these needs. Personally knowing Chef Macrina I can attest for his professional commitment to the ACF. Whether it was coaching the 2004 Jr. USA Youth Team, serving as ACF Philadelphia Chapter President or reporting as the Chair for the American Academy of Chefs Tom has always been ethically committed to the fraternal interests of ACF members. Thomas Macrina, serving as Secretary to the American Culinary Federation, would represent each member’s interests with experience and integrity. I trust members feel as favorable to his candidacy as I do and endorse him as National Secretary."
Garry Waldie, CEC. CEPC, CCE, AAC
"Serving in the ACF since 1976 Chef Thomas Macrina has always demonstrated the sound organizational managerial skills needed for the position of National ACF Secretary. Tom has always support the ACF Arizona Chefs, its Academy members and Jr. Culinarians. He is committed to the success of the Western Region. Chef Macrina has strived for Academy membership growth the western region, nationally endorses its Chef and Child programs and student culinary teams. As ACF Phoenix Chapter looks forward to helping Tom host the 2011Western Region."
ACF Phoenix Chapter
"The American Culinary Federation of Greater Buffalo New York is proud and happy to endorse Thomas Macrina CEC, CCA, AAC for a term as the National Secretary of the American Culinary Federation. Thomas has exhibited true leadership qualities through his work as the American Academy of chefs Chair and we would love to work with him for the next two years."
Scott Steiner, CCE
ACF of Greater Buffalo Chairman of the Board
“During my 20+ years as an ACF member I have known Tom Macrina to stand for all that is good with our organization. He is always emanates a genuinely positive appreciation for the growth of the ACF and its members.”
Philip J Lloyd, CEC
ACF Charlotte VP & Certification Chair
ACF National Publications Committee Member
“It is my pleasure to endorse Chef Thomas J. Macrina CEC, CCA, HGT, AAC, for the office of National Secretary of the American Culinary Federation. I have known Chef Macrina for 16 years and he is a true professional chef. He has served the Delaware Valley chapter of the American Culinary Federation tirelessly. In addition to his service to multiple entities of the American Culinary Federation, he has done a tremendous job as Chairman of the American Academy of Chefs. He will do an excellent job as National Secretary!”
Keith E. Davis CEC AAC
President ACF Greater Dayton Chapter
Chairman of ACF Seal of Approva
Northeast Region Internal Audit Committee Member 2006 to 2010
“I've known Chef Tom Macrina for many years and I have found him to be an outstanding chef and great Culinarian. Chef Macrina is a true professional and cares for his fellow chefs. He has great integrity and has given countless hours of his personal time to successfully running the American Academy of Chefs and American Culinary Federation.”
Americo DiFronzo, CEC, AAC
ACF Epicurean Club of Boston
“Chef Thomas Macrina is the poster boy for the ACF. He has spent his career promoting the organization through his professionalism, educational values and honesty. In this decade, including the time he had spent as the President of the Philadelphia chapter, he brought to its members the best in education & industry programming. His position as chair of the American Academy of Chefs the past two years has shown to all, his ability to lead with great attention to detail. We the members of the ACF Long Island chapter, fully endorse his candidacy for ACF National Secretary, as we believe he will bring the same strengths to the national office as he brought to the academy, his own chapter and his successful career.”
Christopher Neary CEC, CCA, AAC
President ACFLI
"I cannot imagine that there is a more qualified candidate for secretary of the AAC than Tom Macrina, past Chairman . His experience and professional leadership has guided the organization to new heights of excellence and growth. Let’s keep real leaders in leadership positions to insure the continued success of this great organization of professional chefs."
Louis Chatham CEC, AAC
"The Board and Members of ACF Pa 181 Harrisburg Chapter would like to take the opportunity to express our support for Thomas J. Macrina for election to the position of National Secretary.
Tom has undeniably spent his career promoting the American Culinary Federation, the American Academy of Chefs, and the membership nationwide through his professionalism, educational values and hard work. Tom is unarguably a role model, mentor, and educator to his peers and students alike. His tireless commitment to detail, enthusiasm for our organization and profession combined with a proven track record clearly define Tom as leader.
Chef Macrina clearly possesses the ability to lead, organize, and serve the members of the American Culinary Federation.
We the members of the ACF Harrisburg Chapter, fully endorse his candidacy for ACF National Secretary, and are confident he will demonstrate the same commitment to the national office that he brought to the American Academy of Chefs, his colleagues and his professional career."
Michael A. Finch, CEC, ACE
President
Pa 181, Harrisburg Chapter
"Serving in the ACF since 1976 Chef Thomas Macrina has always demonstrated the sound organizational & managerial skills needed for the position of National ACF Secretary. Tom has always given of himself to the ACF Chicago Chefs of Cuisine, and it's Academy of Chef's members & Jr. Culinarians. He has always been committed to the success of the Central Region. Chef Macrina has strived for excellence with the American Academy of Chefs membership growth in the central region and nationally endorses the ACF, Chef and Child programs, ACF Culinary Olympic and Student Culinary Teams. Our chapter was formed in 1925 & became a part of the ACF in 1929. We feel he is the best candidate for the future of the ACF & its membership. “We proudly endorse Tom for ACF National Secretary”
Chef Chas Boydston
"On Behalf of the ACF Laurel Highlands Chapter, PA021, I am pleased to give our chapter’s endorsement to Chef Tom Macrina for the office of National Secretary in the upcoming election. His leadership within the American Academy of Chefs has proven his commitment to the success of our national organization."
Cindy Komarinski CCC, CCE, MBA
President, ACF Laurel Highlands Chapter
"Though I am not in the Pittsburgh area I am currently joining the local ACF Memphis,TN chapter but I would agree with the endorsement of Thomas Macrina based on his accomplishments, experience and background."
Eric Johnson
Executive Chef-Healthcare at Morrison
