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Product & Strategic Development Organic & Natural Foods |
Mark Crowell, CRC - Principal Culinologist
Experience
Mark founded CuliNex in 2005 after 7 years as director of food product development for Starbucks Coffee Company. During his tenure Starbucks grew from 1600 to almost 10,000 units and Mark played a key role, leading a team of food scientists and culinarians in the conception, creation and commercialization of new food products. Prior to Starbucks, Mark served as director, menu and product development for the Olive Garden where he led a team responsible for culinary development for the 475 unit chain. Earlier in his career Mark owned and operated an award winning Mediterranean restaurant in the Washington D.C. area and led product development for the Host division of Marriott Corporation.
Education
| 2004 | AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BAKING Science of Baking, 2 year certificated program |
| 1989 | COLUMBIA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION M.B.A. – Finance |
| 1981 | FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY B.S. – Hospitality Management, with High Honors |
| 1979 | CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA A.A.. – Occupational Studies, with Honors |
BIO
Mark’s focus is leading companies to achieve their growth goals through the development and implementation of organic and natural product driven strategies. During a career spanning more than 35 years in the food industry Mark has led operations and product development teams to outstanding results for some of the best known brands in the industry.