Meet the Faculty
The Culinary Institute of Michigan faculty at our Port Huron and Muskegon campuses feature the most professional experience and credentials you’ll find at any college, including published authors and PhDs. View out this industry-leading team of mentors who will help you achieve success both in your education and your career.
Academic Leadership
Thomas Recinella, CEC®, AAC®
Honorable Order of the Golden Toque
Dean of Culinary, Associate Professor
Paula Recinella, CHE®, HAAC®
Instructor
Program Director/Restaurant Manager
Amanda Miller, CEPC®, CSC®, WCSC®
CIM Specialty Coordinator (Muskegon), Assistant Professor and Executive Pastry Chef Sweet Spot
Christopher Sowa, CEC®, AAC®
CIM Specialty Coordinator (Muskegon), Executive Chef COURSES Restaurant
CIM Faculty and Staff
Kassie Beach, CSC®
Chef Instructor
Richard Brewer
Director of Facilities
Nick Cornfield, CEC®
Full-Time Faculty
Executive Chef Courses Restaurant (Port Huron)
Jennifer Hardenburgh Martin, CEPC®
Chef Instructor
Robin Haskins
Custodian
Samantha Joslin, CWPC®
Chef Instructor
Ashley King, CWPC®
Chef Instructor
Justin Kinziger, MS, CCE®
Assistant Professor
Full-Time Faculty
John Lakatos
Chef Instructor
Adam Light
Culinary Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator (Port Huron)
Adjunct Faculty
Deb Smith
Senior Admissions Advisor
Jamie Sowa, M.Ed.
Adjunct Faculty, Associate Professor
Scott Twichell, CEPC®
Assistant Professor
Full-Time Faculty
Lead Baking and Pastry Chef Instructor (Port Huron)
Karlee Valley, CEPC®, MBA
Full-Time Faculty
Crystal Williams
COURSES Restaurant Manager (Muskegon), Chef Instructor
Charles (Max) Zimmer
Chef Instructor
Not Pictured:
Selina Davis
Chef Instructor
Lisa Lucas
Administrative Assistant (Port Huron)