Introducing: Our Newest Instructors in the Culinary Arts And Hospitality & Tourism Programs!

We are pleased to welcome the following new instructors to Dorsey Schools:

Carl Williams, MBA, joins Dorsey Schools as an instructor for the Hospitality and Tourism program.  A hospitality operations professional, he has more than 16 years of progressive management experience at restaurants, casinos and hotels. He has held positions at MotorCity Casino, Chartwells, Hyatt Regency and Aramark.

Mr. Williams earned a MBA from Ashford University, and a BA in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University.  He will be teaching the HOS 103 Managing Hotel Operations course during the Summer A module.

Darren Wendel, C.E.C., joins Dorsey Culinary Academy with more than 20 years culinary experience, including Executive Chef Instructor at Henry Ford Community College.  He also worked at Sodexo Health Care Dining Services as an Executive Chef, Morrison Health Care Dining Services, Continental Dining and Refreshment Services, and LSG Sky Chefs.

Chef Wendel earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Schoolcraft College and is a member of the American Culinary Federation.  

Dawnmarie Chmiel brings 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry to Dorsey Culinary Academy.  

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Eastern Michigan University, and an Associate of Liberal Arts in Culinary Arts, Schoolcraft College.   Her previous experience includes the Guidance Center, 2 Unique Caterers, Oakwood Hospital Heritage, Hyatt Regency , Chuck Muer’s Big Fish and the Tournament Players Club PGA Tour.

Both Chef Wendel and Chef Chmiel will be teaching the 101/102 Culinary Fundamentals and Culinary Skills courses.