HYDE PARK, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Culinary Institute of America named
Carlton McCoy, a 2006 CIA alumnus and managing partner
of Lawrence Wine Estates, to its board of trustees during its
annual meeting last month.
McCoy's career achievements
include, at age 28, becoming one of the youngest people and second
African American to earn the prestigious title of Master
Sommelier. In addition, he has worked in such renowned
restaurants as Thomas Keller's
Per Se, Eric
Ziebold's Cityzen, Marcus
Samuelsson's Aquavit, and The Little Nell in Aspen, CO, where he served as wine
director.
In 2020, he was named managing partner of Lawrence Wine Estates,
overseeing the purchase of Burgess Cellars, Stony Hill Vineyards,
as well as the Haynes Vineyard and the historical Wildwood Vineyard
in Rutherford. He is also a co-founder of The Roots Fund, a
non-profit that focuses on creating educational and employment
opportunities for our BIPOC community.
"It is an honor to welcome Carlton to our board of trustees,"
said CIA President Dr. Tim Ryan
said. "His knowledge and experience will help us continue to
advance the college's educational mission and deliver the world's
premier culinary education."
The CIA Board of Trustees consists of 25 highly respected
leaders in the foodservice industry and business world. They
provide expert governance and guidance for the not-for-profit
college and are not compensated for their services.
About The Culinary Institute of
America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world's
premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in
foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA
offers master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees with majors in
culinary arts, baking & pastry arts, food business management,
hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food
studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate
programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its
conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have
made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide
network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every
area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore. For more information,
visit www.ciachef.edu.
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