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Thirteen Chefs Inducted Into Prestigious American Academy
Of Chefs
The American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the honor society of
the American Culinary Federation (ACF), inducted 13 chefs
during a formal ceremony and dinner at the 2005 ACF National
Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
The AAC, which recognizes those individuals who have made
significant contributions to both the culinary profession
and ACF, was established in 1955 at the ACF National Convention
in Pittsburgh, Penn. Those credited with its founding include
the legendary Pierre Berard, Peter Berrini and Paul Laesecke.
Thomas Ciapi, CEC, CCE, CCA - Currently the executive
chef at Westwood Country Club in Austin, Texas, Ciapi has
more than 20 years experience in the
culinary field. Ciapi's background includes serving as the
food and beverage director at a private country club in Texas
as well as a culinary instructor
at Austin Community College in Texas. In addition, Ciapi has
received several chapter awards, including Chef of the Year
in 1995 and Chef Professionalism in 1989 and 1990.
Chef Ciapi at the Orlando Academy Dinner with
Fellow Chef’s from Houston and Beaumont, Texas July
2007.
Any Information in regards to the American Academy of Chefs
can be found on the American Culinary Foundation’s website.
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