PERSONAL TOUCH - Key Persons
As President, Dave develops corporate strategy, reviews policy and legislative matters, and oversees the daily operations and compliance with the administrative management team. He also fosters client relations and partnerships for the retention of business. Dave meets regularly with the leadership team to receive updates on employees, finances, growth opportunities, and more.
With his support team, Dave develops budgets and goals. He also creates proposals for new business and responses for RFP's. Dave is also actively involved in negotiating client contracts and bargaining unit agreements.
Job Titles:
- General Manager USDA
- USDA General Manager
As USDA General Manager, Debbie is responsible for the supervision of public, private, and charter schools participating in USDA feeding programs. Debbie's 15 years with Personal Touch Food Service gave her a broad base of practical experience and oversight with the company. Debbie is a member of the Erie County School Nutrition Association, the NYS School Nutrition Association, and the National School Nutrition Association.
Debbie works collaboratively with the Corporate Managing Dietician and Chef to enhance food offerings to students. She also works with the Executive Leadership Team on strategy, operations, and client relations. Debbie is responsible for legislative compliance, HACCP, client interactions, financial performance, procurement, menu planning, staff training, and overseeing program initiatives such as Farm to School and professional development.
Job Titles:
- Director of Nutrition Services
As Director of Nutrition Services, Michelle oversees menu planning and procurement for Personal Touch Food Service. Her approach to menu planning supports balance and offers selections of nutrient-dense foods. Michelle also provides nutrition and wellness training to Personal Touch management and culinary staff and holds on-site nutrition seminars for clients and client-based groups.
Michelle's experience includes acute care nutrition assessments for various disease stages, weight concerns, GI, ICU, burns, adolescents, elderly, and others. Her master's degree in dietetics and bachelor's in business, along with her love of food service, fit well with the nutrition and wellness initiatives of Personal Touch Food Service.
Mike brings more than 25 years of culinary and management experience in the food service industry. He has worked in a variety of settings such as Retail operations, Fine Dining, Catering, Kosher and Corporate dining, to bring a wide skill set to Personal Touch. Mike joined Personal Touch Food Service in 2017. As Executive Corporate Chef, he has responsibility for supervision, oversight, and growth of culinary and safety development. Mike also works collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team and our registered dietician to explore, create quality and innovative selections, with a focus on current trends and farm to table offerings for our clients ×
Job Titles:
- General Manager Private Business
Nancy brings more than 30 years of experience in food service management with expertise in long term care, daycare operations, university dining, retail operations, school food service and catering. Nancy has 10 + years with Personal Touch Food Service in various roles within the Company.
As Private Business General Manager, Nancy has responsibility for supervision and oversight of Private Schools, University Dining, Residential Accounts, Business & Industry operations and Seasonal programs. Nancy works collaboratively with the Corporate Chef and Managing Dietitian to explore and create food offerings to meet or exceed any client requirements.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Finance & Administration
Nicole has 15 years of experience in financial operations. She works with a focus on the integration and implementation of new technologies to aid with the efficiency and accuracy of financial transactions. Nicole joined the Personal Touch Food Service executive team in 2020.
As Vice President of Finance & Administration, Nicole leads the financial functions of the corporation and is committed to accurate billing and financial reporting. Nicole oversees all employees involved in the accounting process, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and compliance.