by Mark Henry | Jun 19, 2024
San Diego, California-
Who would believe that when I started in my first kitchen it was at the Shrimp Box in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey in 1979 and that 41 years later I’m still doing what I live for and love. Meeting new people every day and seeing different Cuisines from all over the World. Attending the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park NY in 1981, then getting into the Hotel World which at that time it was Marriott International. My early career with Marriott started in SoCal, meeting Willard Marriott and Bill Jr at the Irvine Marriott back in 1984. Then the Traveling started, these are some of my Hotels/Resort I had worked at: The Plaza Hotel NYC, Arizona Biltmore a Frank Lloyd Wright Fantastic Resort, One and Only Marriott’s Camelback Inn in AZ, Eden Roc Resort and Spa in Miami Beach, Harbor Castle Westin, Toronto, and the best part is the people who you meet along the way. I was Senior Executive Chef for the Minnesota Vikings for their 2018 Season, I spent time working in the Caribbean on the Island of Sint Maarten, working with some great Chefs. I was invited to the Beard House back in 2005 for “Return of the Great North American Chef’s”. I worked at a few Casinos along the way between Oregon and Upstate NY, I belong to some great Charities like March of Dimes, Breast Cancer Awareness and No Kid Goes Hungry. Using local farmers and fisheries and giving back to the Community. The passion is still there like I just graduated last week from School, infectious Energy and teaching and mentoring along the Journey. Maybe I have another Chapter to go, we will have to see. Kitchens are stressful, but if this is what your love and enjoy then there isn’t any stress, just personal pleasure. Enjoying the Interaction with customers and making the dining experiences memorable. Thank you for the Great Memories
by Dr. Daniel Robert Panitz | Jun 19, 2024
Coconut Creek, Florida-
Dr. Daniel Robert Panitz earned his M.A. at Rutgers University and continued his doctoral studies at NYU. While attending college he participated in the sport of boxing. He believes his sports training toughened him up to face the world. He has received the Humanitarian of the Year Award and has been honored by Governor George Pataki of New York and President George W. Bush in his dedicated response to 911. He has also been honored by Governor Blanco as a first responder to Hurricane Katrina and has served many for his international first response efforts to the earthquakes in Pakistan and Haiti. He has been the organizer and coordinator for the provision’ of medical services in children’s outpatient surgery centers in the Dominican Republic for Hope International Ministries. Dr. Panitz and his wife Elsy Castaneda Panitz have brought food and medicine to abandoned children of Colombia. Daniel was a guest of the Liberian Government to study the high occurrence of childbirth deaths and high morbidity rates of children in Africa. While working as a psychologist for the State of New York he helped found the “the Year of the Child” which was devoted to developing children’s programs. Daniel pioneered alternative to incarceration programs, drinking driving Education and Treatment programs for the State of New York, He is the author of some seven different scientific articles published in various professional journals and the contributor to several books. He was also a private practitioner as well as lecturer. Daniel is married to Pastore Elsy Castaneda Panitz who herself is noted for her tireless ministry to the poor. She has a radio and TV show which is live streamed internationally. Pastor Elsy has written a book which is entitled, “Prayer Warrior In High Heels”. Besides her many contributions, she is also a Fashion Designer with a new line coming out called ‘Made In Heaven by Elsy Panitz’. She is a Senior Pastor at Miracle Fellowship. Pastor Elsy Panitz hosts a Radio and TV show called ‘Seven Stars of David’, (“Seite estallas de David”) . Her international ministry work is known worldwide.
by David Klein | Jun 19, 2024
New York, New York-
David Klein Esq. obtained a B.A. with High Honors at Hofstra University. He earned his J.D. from New York Law School in New York, New York in 2004 with Honors. Mr. Klein is a Partner at the Klein Law Group, located at 39 Broadway, Suite 1530 in New York. He focuses his practice on Business & Commercial Law, Workers’ Compensation Law, Construction Accidents, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, and Wrongful Death, 75% of his practice is devoted to litigation. Mr. Klein was voted Super Lawyer over multiple years and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Latino Laborers Culture Association Local 79 and a Certificate of Appreciation from La Colmena and Nani Migrante, from Fundación Tapori Quito – Federación de Instituciones de Pichincha. He has also earned the honor of Top Lawyer in 2018 from the Global Who’s Who and was honored in Rising Stars. Mr. Klein is the author of “English for Day Laborers and Construction Workers”. He is a member of the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. His Father is Lawrence Klein, a pioneer in the field of Worker’s Compensation, and his Sister, Susan Klein, is a Partner in the company
by Nanelle Wehmann | Jun 19, 2024
Sanbel, Florida-
Nanelle Wehmann is Public Relations Director for AT&T for the 11 Western States. She is President of the Pirate Playhouse Community Theatre, a board member of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, board member of the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco and member Berkley Repertory. She received theatre recognition plaques from non-profit organizations. Nanelle has renovated 20 homes that have been published in local magazines, in Naples Journal, Times of the Islands in Florida, and Gulf Shore Life. She is affiliated with Wildlife Conservation Sanibel Island 1/3 of land Wildlife Protection. Nanelle has worked with a creative staff of 30 people, with a creative production of sales, materials, corporate contributions, employee publications, as well as media relations. In her free time, she is an avid Tennis Player, and is a Contemporary Art Collector, and enjoys International Travel.
by Carol B. Hillman Ph.D. | Jun 19, 2024
Reston, Virginia-
Carol Best Hillman earned her Ph.D. from the University of North Texas and a master’s from Tarleton State University. Dr. Carol Best Hillman is a retired educator. She started in High School at Carleton – Farmers Branch ISD. She also taught Middle School before returning to High School in Grapevine Colleyville. She finished up her career teaching at the University of North Texas. Dr. Hillman is very involved in Christ Church Plano and helps out with a Chi Omega Christmas market charity event. She is also the President of the Chi Omega Alumni of Dallas. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, and friends and traveling.
