Michael McKinnon

Michael McKinnon is a professional with a diverse background in Civil Engineering and Culinary Arts.

After studying Civil Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, Michael expanded his education by attending The Culinary Institute of America.

Throughout his career, Michael has held various high-level positions in the food industry, showcasing his expertise in supply chain, purchasing, research & development, culinary arts, and food & beverage management.

Currently, Michael serves as the VP Supply Chain at Nutrition Corp, bringing his wealth of experience to optimize operations in the company's supply chain.

Previously, Michael has contributed his skills and knowledge as the VP Purchasing/R&D/Franchises at Real Mex Restaurants, Director of Culinary at Lone Star Steakhouse, Principal at The Restaurant Consultants, Vice President of Culinary at Copeland's, VP Food & Beverage at Jillian's Entertainment, VP Food & Beverage at Rainforest Cafe, Corp Exec Chef at Champps Americana, and Corporate Kitchen Manager at The Cheesecake Factory.

His extensive background across various sectors of the food industry highlights his versatility and proficiency in culinary arts, operations management, and leadership.