WELCOME TO TAHER’S CHEF COUNCIL

Where culinary exploration knows no bounds! Our passionate team of expert chefs embark on journeys across the globe, tirelessly seeking out the most delectable flavors from different cultures. With an unwavering commitment to bringing diverse and authentic tastes to our clients and customers. Come, have a seat at our table and enjoy!

Taher Chef Council

Members of the Taher Chef Council:

Sam Daigle

Sam Daigle

Corporate Chef

Through cooking, Chef Sam has discovered his passion for food comes from connecting with people and sharing experiences.

Benny D’Epiro

Benny D’Epiro

Food Service Director

Born and grew up within the walls of the Eternal City; Chef Benny took his first steps and fell in love with cooking at his grandma’s house in Rome.

Michelle Gayer

Michelle Gayer

Corporate Chef

Michelle Gayer is one of the most critically acclaimed pastry chefs currently living in the Twin Cities and is recognized as one of the best in the country.

Josh Lankford

Josh Lankford

Regional Chef

Meet Chef Josh, a culinary professional whose journey began with service to the United States Air Force.

Christopher Loew

Christopher Loew

District Manager

Growing up on a sustainable hobby farm in rural Illinois is where Chef Christopher learned about our connections to the earth and where food comes from.

Christopher Murray

Christopher Murray

Corporate Chef

Since his formal training at a Culinary Arts School in Denver, Colorado, Chef Chris’ passion for the culinary arts has kept him on the fast-track ...

Adam Pearson

Adam Pearson

Director of Purchasing

Since the age of three, when he successfully cooked his first egg without breaking the yolk, Adam has been passionate about food. He is a graduate of a culinary...

Matt Quist

Matt Quist

Corporate Chef

Matt is a graduate of the Culinary Arts program at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, and the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, CA. He joined...

Brian Renz

Brian Renz

Corporate Chef & Director of Culinary Development

Brian has been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, working for major hotel chains, catering houses, and quaint delis. Prior to joining Taher’s team in 1999 as...

Eric Rudelius-Palmer

Eric Rudelius-Palmer

Corporate Chef

Meet Chef Eric, a distinguished and classically trained French Chef with roots tracing back to Spain and upbringing in the culinary haven of France.

John Sugimura

John Sugimura

Corporate Chef

John Sugimura fits right in with Taher’s culture with his deep respect towards food and connecting people through food. He is a Japanese-American second-generation professionally trained sushi chef.

Trent Taher

Trent Taher

Vice President of Purchasing
Bruce Taher

Bruce Taher

President and CEO

Born in Iran, Bruce immigrated to the U.S. alone at the age of 19. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Oklahoma, and an MBA...

Testimonial

Taher has taken our food service to new heights.   Like in the movie-Supersize Me, we have fresh salads, vegetables and fruit.  Homemade meals are served that students enjoy eating.  A special thank you to Taher and our cooking staff for making the meals for children and staff excellent each and every day. 

Bret Iverson

FFA Advisor/Coach

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