PCM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chef Rick Scott, Knighted Chaine De Rotisseurs De France / Chef Rick Scott, Knighted Chaine De Rotisseurs De France
Occasional Host and Actor, Alexis Skidmore, was an honor student for her years in school and college. She finished her first college degree the same day she graduated from Kings Mountain High School, NC. As an Actor, she has helped The American Revolutionary War Living History Center (ARWLHC) to herald and celebrate a number of historic occasions as far away as Charlotte, NC on the Liberty Walk. These have included the black hero of the battle of King's Mountain, Ishmael Titus. Today she is busy with Amazon and will continue studying toward her Doctoral degree. She graduated from UNC with her Bachelor's degree. Alexis studied Latin and psychology. In 2018, she was awarded the gold medal in the name of Susan Twitty, revolutionary war heroine of Grover and Graham's Fort.
Former Sous Chef and Assistant Innkeeper Alicia Guinyard is proudest of recently cooking dinner for Cystic Fibrosis in Charlotte. At Quail Hollow Country Club she helped us raise $567,000.00 in one night of working 16 straight hours! Alicia lives in beautiful Helena, Montana, and enjoys traveling. She's a natural lioness, Leo leader of people, and an excellent manager that is steadfast, reliable, and ethical. Chef Alicia is currently a Consulting Sous Chef and will be taking her exams to advance to Chef de Cuisine. She has six children and is also powering her way towards her degree. She remains highly recommended by The US Presidential Service Center.
He volunteered for submarine duty on dozens of hunter-killer submarines after boot camp, drill, and Honor Guard Company duty & primary cooks school in San Diego, California. Off next to the nuclear submarine school (called BESS) - where he was taught the advanced understanding of nuclear power plants, hydraulics, electricity, navigation, buoyancy, firefighting, salinity, air reducers, weaponry, and survival inside the world's oceans in human-made machines. Here he learned and perfected driving and diving a multi-billion dollar machine under the seas. Over the next ten years, he cooked, handled frozen lines by bare hand from outboard locker off of Norway in the dry hail, practiced fire-fighting and nuclear accident drills, served crews and officers in the wardroom while visiting other countries and studied cuisines. His various boat activities in the top-secret cold war helped America win. A large portion of Marti's crew activities was recently featured in a full-length film, called Hunter-Killer, produced with the authorized assistance of several Department of Defense reviewers and Navy consultants. It's an action thriller film directed by Donovan Marsh, written by Arne Schmidt and Jamie Moss, and based on the novel Firing Point by Don Keith and George Wallace. The film stars Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Michael Nyqvist (in one of his final film roles), Common, Linda Cardellini, and Toby Stephens, and follows a submarine crew and a group of Navy SEALs who rescue the captured Russian President from a coup. The film is considered by some to be outrageous or childish as impossible to have occurred and many of the operations in the movie are outlandish fantasy. "It's the type of creative hype and fiction BS that immature writers, and Admirals who never had any action, come up with - until they actually get some time on the pond and inside the oceans of the world like many of us have. Spend over eight years on sea duty and another six overseas living at NATO, in Asia, and in Europe and hope to God that you get to be part of something only the CIA has on file. Then you'll have new ideas of what to write about." Marti Mongiello
Carlo Ponti, and his wife, Sophia Loren, enjoyed Marti's cookery and presentation during a White House State dinner. Carlo Ponti e sua moglie Sophia Loren gustare la cucina e la presentazione di Marti nel corso di una cena alla Casa Bianca di Stato. We made a Zucchini Soup, Lamb with a Basil Polenta, Portabello Mushrooms, and Roasted Peppers. Dessert was a Strawberry Surprise with Lemon Burned Cream and Almond Pistachio Nougat in a Sugar Blown Chestnut Gondola that featured the three colors of the Italian Flag in hand-blown sugar. (Photo: White House)
Job Titles:
- Allan Miller Family Office Director
Job Titles:
- CDO
- Chief Development Officer
- Trustee
A Senior Trustee, Allan Miller Family Office Director, Casa Molinero, Palm Beach, Florida. The Executive Senior Trustee of the Board of Trustees since 2008. First working on the design and board in 2000, Allan is the household management institute former Headmaster and trainer to Air Force One, the White House, Pentagon, and Vice President's staff and homes for all service.
Trustee Antwain Thomas, Chief Development Officer (CDO), after a two-year probationary period elevated to Trustee status in 2018, Washington, D.C.
Antwain is a Navy veteran and the Principal of Global Wealth Strategies, LTD. He was formerly the CFO for two years - promoted in 2018.
Former Sous Chef and Assistant Innkeeper Alicia Guinyard is proudest of recently cooking dinner for Cystic Fibrosis in Charlotte. At Quail Hollow Country Club she helped us raise $567,000.00 in one night of working 16 straight hours! Alicia lives in beautiful Helena, Montana, and enjoys traveling.
She's a natural lioness, Leo leader of pe
Antwain Thomas is the Chief Development Officer for the inn's expansion, frequent guest speaker at the inn, and advisor in Washington, DC, where he resides.
Mr. Collins is a 27-year JAG Corps Marine retiree and licensed attorney that served as an Inspector General in Europe and as a Company Commander.
He advises the center and clients on National Security, International Law, Foreign Policy, Government Relations, Compliance, and Ethics. As a multifaceted and experienced attorney, he is a Strat
Ms. Zahan of Dhaka, Bangladesh is a highly regarded executive in business. Working in public relations, sales, promotion, publicity, advertising, and marketing she is regarded as a world social media influencer.
Taking products from zero to hero is a skill rarely seen across internet merchandising. However, she also alights strongly aroun
Trustee Ms. Kim Alexander is the founder and visionary of the Our Daily Bread Foundation. She won the Business Student of the Year at Howard University and competed in the US Olympic Trials as an athlete.
Rotarian. Mike is retired from an outstanding U.S. Government career as a wartime Disabled Veteran. He completed his education with a Doctorate in Homeland Defense (Armed Forces College), a Master's in Political Management from George Washington University. In addition, he has his Bachelors's Degree from the University of Massachusetts w
Job Titles:
- DBA
- Member of Committee
- Senior Vice President of Education for the African Youth Institute
Thelma is the Senior Vice President of Education for the African Youth Institute and assists the USPSC with initiatives in Ghana.
She graduated from SMC University with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Finance. Thelma is very adept at entrepreneurial startups, incubators, and greater Ph.D.business ideation to go from zero to hero. She has a
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Member of Committee
Dr. Jana is a clinical psychologist working with the United Nations Diplomatic Committee - Int'l Organization, Deputy USA, a World Peace Ambassador, WPT, a change ambassador for peace & humanity, and a TOP Person Magazine ambassador.
Edward Thomas Schafer is an American businessman and politician who was the 30th governor of North Dakota & served as the US Secretary of Agriculture, appointed by President George W. Bush.
Job Titles:
- Chief
- Master
- United States Navy Master Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Ruffin of Wilson, NC, as mentioned above, mentored Marti. He sent him away to White House Military Office duty. In 2009, during a visit by one of his Masters, Marti mentioned to another friend that Jesse was, "his Master and taught him how to lead in war during the early 90's." "Why are you calling a blac
Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. A quote from the mega-bestseller A Return to Love, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…" is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers.
Williamson founded Project Angel Food, a non-profit that has delivered more than 13 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS. They have since expanded their service to any person battling a critical illness. She has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger, and racial reconciliation issues. She has advocated for reparations for slavery since the 1990s and was the first candidate in the 2020 presidential primary season to make it a pillar of her campaign. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. In addition, she advocates for a cabinet-level Department of Children and Youth to adequately address the chronic trauma of millions of American children.
Marianne is a native of Houston, Texas. Visit Marianne on Social Media …
Allan Miller is a classically trained Butler, Estate Manager, and the Managing Director of the estate. Allan has cared for CEO's and the top 2% of families in America for 30+ years. He is a long-term resident of Palm Beach, Florida where he has worked for the same family forever!
As the family office manager of Casa di Molinero, Allan is proud of having taught students on Air Force One, the Camp David Resort and Conference Center, and the White House. His teachings as the Director of Education at the International Academy of Household, Hotel, and Resort Management (IAHHRM) have been felt worldwide by students in many countries. Allan has also won numerous Maine State Fair Blue Ribbon awards in first place for his baking, year-after-
Job Titles:
- CEO and Head of Underwriting
- Member of Committee
Manager of our USPSC Miami Office. Daniel is a lifelong CEO and Head of Underwriting with expertise in capital markets, corporate projects and trade finance, technology, cybersecurity, law, commodities, healthcare, manufacturing, and real estate. His company Red Seer is a Cybersecurity advisory and consulting firm that specializes in off
Job Titles:
- Member of the Committee Chairpersons & Unofficial Advisors Team
- Chairman of the Bharat ( India ) Committee
- Member of Committee
Ms. Lilah Blackstone, Esquire. In addition to representing the District of Columbia in securities matters as an advocate for victims of financial fraud, Lilah is also sought as a panelist and speaker for conferences and universities throughout the U.S.
Her passions include mentorship of law students, a broad range of internship programs, and curriculum development for Leadership training.
Job Titles:
- MCFE - Chairperson of the Board
A Senior Trustee Stormy LeAnn Mongiello, BA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Stormy has worked with the past five presidents of the United States to build and grow the museum.
Stormy has traveled across the USA and world representing the presidency, museum, and foundation on stage with as many as one million per day in attendance.
Rotarian. The Senior Financial Trustee, Martin CJ Mongiello is a former CEO of the Presidential Service Center® and Senior Curator of The US Food History Museum™ with an exhibit of The US Presidential Culinary Museum®. Marti is the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.
A long-term attorney specializing in business law, real estate, family law, entertainment law - Maria has also enjoyed being a producer for television shows and concepts for many years.
She continues to advise, pro bono, and help grow the American ideals
Travis has been a board member since 2010 and also hosted a presidential dinner in Nashville, TN to benefit the ASMBA STAR Foundation providing help to veterans and free guide dogs to disabled and crippled vets.
Trustee Ms. Kim Alexander is the founder and visionary of the Our Daily Bread Foundation. She won the Business Student of the Year at Howard University and competed in the US Olympic Trials as an athlete.
Long-term Board Member Kim Hambright, awarded the Presidential Service Center Distinguished Service Medal in 2015, Kim has been the general manager of the country inn and museum for almost ten years.
Inn Manager and Chef de Cuisine Kim Hambright (left) has worked with us for almost ten years! She is studying to become a nurse with her four-year degree and is known across the world by our guests as Ms. Kindness. And her biggest fan is Princess Rania Isabella, who usually steals her yogurt! Kim is a 2016 recipient of the Presidential Service Center Distinguished Service Medal. Kim continues to study to become a nurse at Cleveland County Community College and is an avid helper of her church and annual Easter Egg Roll on Easter Monday.
Ms. Lilah Blackstone, Esquire. In addition to representing the District of Columbia in securities matters as an advocate for victims of financial fraud, Lilah is also sought as a panelist and speaker for conferences and universities throughout the U.S.
Her passions include mentorship of law students, a broad range of internship programs, and curriculum development for Leadership training.
Trustee Ms. Maria Plinio, Esquire has been advising and helping the center since 2015.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- VP - Orlando Herrera, Jr. MSA, CPS, PRC
Board Member Mindy Reynolds is a graduate of UNC Wilmington and a lover of all things football. Between her and Chef Stormy, we are uncertain of who has memorized more stats? Mindy has four children and loves teaching, which she has done for over a decade in the North Carolina school system.
is a graduate of UNC Wilmington and a lover of all things football. Between her and Chef Stormy, we are uncertain of who has memorized more stats? Mindy has four children and loves teaching, which she has done for over a decade in the North Carolina school system.
Mindy has also been a facilitator, and co-editor for several Smithsonian Science Education Center STC units.
Today she is happy to help teach our over 5,000 graduates in the Cooking School, and to also host kids classes.
As an instructor and chef, she shines for her excellence in diligence, concern for platinum standards, and kindness to guests. Mindy is also a trained butler and the Executive Assistant to Mr. Martin of the Mongiello family.
Job Titles:
- Chief
- Africa Continent Chairperson
- Chairman of Committee
Phumza is a Chief Marketing and Sales Officer in a Telecoms company. She has spent over 18 years in various roles in the ICT industry and is a partner in the Southern African region for the Regional Consortium of Experts for Development (RCD Africa). She has worked for the major Mobile Operators in the continent, MTN, and Vodacom, and has operated across spheres in her career. She is currently employed as the Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for Broadband Infraco, an organization with a mandate of connecting the rural and underserved communities of South Africa to enable universal access.
Ms. Rashmi is an outstanding graduate of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad in Telangana.
As a champion of women's and girls' rights in the world, "Panda," has appeared in the movie, WOMEN @ WORK = WONDERS: Asia Edition as well as on conferences supporting shattering the glass ceilings of the world.
Executive Chef Stormy Mongiello has been cooking since she was the President of the Future Homemakers of America in High School. 20 years later she's on stage doing shows to one million attendees per day in San Francisco, the Arts-Beats-and Eats Fest of Detroit, the International Balloon Festival of Albuquerque, the New York State Fair, Makuhari Messe of Tokyo-Japan Show, the Taste of St. Louis, Foxwoods Casino, the Jacob K. Javits Center, and in Seoul doing the South Korea Hotel and Food EXPO.
To name a few. Stormy is a disabled military veteran with an honorable discharge who served for six years.
Stormy has worked with the past five presidents of the United States. She holds a PHR with a BS degree in business from WIU and MBA from WGU. Stormy is also an HR Director across six states, 400+ team-members being helped, and 200+ total properties in the Charlotte office. Read more about her here and see her company of Laurel Placement.
Nicolas Cage got his "just desserts" and loved them, during an official White House State Dinner. When asked where his Oscar statue was for just winning Best Actor in a Leading Role in Leaving Las Vegas, Nicolas Kim Coppola (his real name) chuckled and said, "I put it on top of my TV." He was originally accused of being invited to the dinner only because he won, which was verified to be untrue. He had actually been invited months prior. The film won 30 awards and gained 26 nominations. Nic changed his name so he wouldn't get any special privileges when trying out for parts. Everyone would know the name of Francis Ford Coppola. He wanted to prove he was good at his craft.
Orlando Herrera is a Marine Corps Veteran and guest speaker at the inn and museums. As the VP of Government Services and Veterans Affairs, he resides in Washington, DC and coordinates other meetings and exhibits showcased at the inn including research, think tank reports, and new shows.
He's an experienced Chief Executive Officer of a production company, with a demonstrated 38-year history of working in the mental health care industry. He's very skilled in nonprofit organizations, music publishing, music management, and program evaluation. Orlando is an energetic entrepreneur and professional representing our expansion. As a Doctoral Student of Philosophy in Psychology, he has focused in General Psychology from Northcentral Universi
Chef Rick Scott worked with Chef John Sarich of Chateau St. Michelle Winery on a television episode and filming. Rick has been globe-trotting ever since he began serving in his famed Ohio restaurant and took a job serving as the chef for America at the Embassy in Switzerland!
Marti admires and cooked for Sheryl Crow. Some faves of hers are pop-rock-country hit-maker singles such as "Every day is a Winding Road," "If it Makes You Happy" and "All I Wanna Do." "First Cut Is The Deepest" is one of the best songs to touch these Chef's hearts.