The American Culinary Federation, Rhode Island Chapter began in 1969 as the Rhode Island Professional Chefs Association by a group of professionals’ chefs in both Industry and education. In 1974 they joined the American Culinary Federation to become the ACF Rhode Chapter. The Chapter is forever grateful to these founding members for their dedication and commitment to our Chapter.
Charter Members (1974)
Charles Arakelian CEC/AAC
Executive Chef, Evelyns, Warwick
Richard Brisson CEC/CCE/AAC
Executive Chef, Swiss Chalet, Westerly
John J. Caressimo CCE/AAC
Chef/Instructor , Warwick Area Vocational Technical Center
Gino A. Corelli CEC/AAC
Executive Chef, Brown University
Robert L. Holland CWC/CCE
Chef/Instructor, Chariho Vocational Technical Center
Socrates Z. Inonog CCE/AAC
Director of Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales College
Franz K. Lemoine
First Director of Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales College
Anthony Marrone
Executive Chef, Morrone Catering, Westerly
Richard Rampino
Executive Chef, Co-Owner, West Valley Inn, West Warwick
Adolf Schrott CEC/AAC
Executive Chef, Sheraton Biltmore Hotel, Providence
