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ARAMARK Corporation recognizes that what set us apart from other service contractors is our people. The opening line in our corporate vision statement is "Our vision is to be a company where the best people want to work." ARAMARK has a strong tradition of 'best people" at Longwood University. Former members of this management team have gone on to assume essential areas of responsibility within the organization, while ensuring that those who replaced them were just as strong, if not stronger.
Longwood Dining is pleased to present an experienced and tenured staff. Our program is built around the information you provide us in our DiningStyles Surveys, market research, our comment boards and verbal feedback. We solicit feedback during our Dine with the Director program monthly with the Resident Advisors and via the SGA. We encourage you to communicate with them and us. We strive to not only meet, but exceed your expectations. If, for any reason, you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us utilizing the information below.
 Vice President for Operations
Mary Thornton
Thornton-mary@aramark.com
Mary Thornton is a Longwood graduate who began her career in food service in Longwood Dining Services' student employee program. She has been associated with Longwood Dining Services for over 20 years, helping the program transition from family style dining to food prepared for you right in front of you. Mary and her family live in Farmville, and her office is located in Dorrill Dining Hall.
District Manager
Pam Neff
Neff-Pam@Aramark.com
Pam Neff has been with ARAMARK for 16 years. For the first 7 years of her career she worked in various positions with ARAMARK Higher Education in Texas. Pam has served as food service director and resident district manager for the past 7 years in Virginia and was recently promoted to District Manager in Virginia.
 Food Service Director
Grant Avent
Avent-grant@aramark.com
434-395-2073
Grant began his ARAMARK career 16 years ago as a Location Manager at University of North Carolina in Greensboro. He then took his expertise to Charleston Southern University. Grant spent eight years serving Winthrop University as Director of Dining Services. A native to Roanoke, Virginia, Grant is excited to be closer to his roots and being a part of the Longwood family. He and his wife reside in Farmville.
 Associate Director
Jeanie Campbell
Campbelljp@longwood.edu
434-395-2915
Jeanie Campbell joined the Longwood Dining team in October of 1997 as Director of Catering. Under her guidance, the catering department grew to a six-person full time team, serving the many needs of the Longwood University community. Jeanie has expanded her repertoire to include retail management and is now serving Longwood Dining and the Longwood family as Associate Director. Jeanie has been in the foodservice business for 20 plus years.
 Assistant Director for Operational Excellence
Brenda Ferguson
fergusonbw@longwood.edu
434-395-2888
Brenda joined the Longwood Dining Services team in 2004 as the Catering Director. In her current position with the team, she is using her background in public relations and event planning to assist in managing special projects and marketing. She retired from Longwood after 30 years, where she served as Director of Conferences, Scheduling, and Special Events and also worked in the President’s Office as Director of Events and Ceremonies. Brenda is excited to continue her tenure at Longwood and looks forward to new challenges and contributing to an already great program.
Dorrill Dining Hall Location Manager
George Maliangos 434-395-2201
maliangos-george@aramark.com
George has had a very diverse career in the food industry working in the Union Club on Park Avenue in New York City, the NYU Medical Center in Manhattan, and the Hyatt Corporation throughout the United States. His experience has included working in higher education, specializing in vegan and vegetarian cuisine for the student body, privte catering at the President's house at Bard College, as well as extensive up-scale functions. George looks forward to working with the students at Longwood and bringing creative and new ideas to the RFoC program.
Catering Director
Karen Jackman jackman-karen@aramark.com 434-395-2629
Karen joined the Longwood Dining Services team in March, 2008, but began her career at the Culinary Institute of America in 1983. Most recently, Karen was the Director of Sales & Marketing for Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club located in the beautiful Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts. During that time, she earned the CMP designation from the Convention Industry Council, sat on the Board of Directors of Meeting Professionals, International, was a frequent speaker at industry events, and was responsible for the coordination of numerous regional and city-wide events and conventions. Karen recently moved to Amelia with her husband (of 19 years) Steve, and their three children, David, Elizabeth and Oliver. With over 24 years experience in hotel catering, sales & marketing, Karen brings a wealth of experience to the Catering department.
Catering Manager
Aaron Robertson
robertston-aaron@aramark.com
434-395-2415
Aaron has experience in event planning, menu development, and managing a team to accomplish goals for the catering client.. As a former chef in Richmond, Virginia, he has experience cooking American, French, Italian, and Asian cuisine and has prepared meals for Mark Warner and Douglas Wilder, both former Virginia governors. However, his most memorable experience in food service was helping his grandfather take care of the farm back home in Augusta County. Aaron is honored to be working with the Longwood Dining Services staff and he looks forward to see you at your next event.
Catering Chef
Ronald Robeson robeson-ronald@aramark.com
Ronald joined the Longwood Dining Services team in 2008 as Executive Catering Chef. Ronald began his career with ARAMARK at RJ Reynolds corporate account in 1987 as a grill cook. His experience and skills range from preparing meals for over 16,500 servicemen and women while he served in the US Navy, to four-star hotel banquets, to personal chef. Ronald is a G.T.C.C. Culinary Arts Student, a member of the American Chef Federation, and a certified Personal Chef. He spent 11 of his 20 years in food service as an Executive Chef. His passion for food has won him numerous awards and he is excited about bringing his expertise and skills to the Longwood campus through the Catering Department.
 Operations Manager
Stephen Forrest
Forrest-stephen@aramark.com
434-395-2530
Chef Forrest is no stranger to education. He spent eight years teaching culinary arts for the school system in York County, South Carolina. He switched gears and started his higher education management career with ARAMARK at Winthrop University where he worked for a year prior to joining the Longwood team in May of 2006. Stephen is a favorite among the Dining Hall employees and they presented him with a plaque of appreciation last spring.
 Dorrill Dining Hall Location Manager
CJ Roberts
Roberts-claude@aramark.com
434-395-2972
CJ is a graduate of Longwood University and Location Manager in Dorrill Dining Hall. CJ was a student employee for us for four years and now heads up the Dining Servies Student Employee Program, which has over 150 students. CJ brings the student's prospective to our team and brings new ideas and strategies he has learned in his studies at Longwood.
Sous Chef and Pastry Chef
Audrey Dobson-Maliangos
dobsonmaliangos-audrey@aramark.com
434-395-2766
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a former Pastry Sous Chef at the Ritz-Carlton Boston, Audrey brings a plethora of talent to Longwood. She was a Bakery Training Specialist for Panera Bread, operating out of seven locations in New York and Chef Supervisor at NY Eurest Dining Service, overseeing the operation of a unit of 400-1,000 people. Audrey specializes in Pastry Arts looks at everything in life as a "possible cake design." Her positive and upbeat attitude are reflected in her ability to motivate people and develop a team atmosphere. After only a few months at Longwood, her signature desserts have been applauded by students in the D-Hall, and clients at University events.
 Dorrill Dining Hall Location Manager
Joyce Morris
Morris-joyce@aramark.com
434-395-2201
Joyce Morris has worn a few hats during her 24 years of service to the University. Joyce began her career as a service attendant in the (then) Lower Dining Hall. Joyce worked her way up the ladder to join the management staff 1992. She is responsible for the operation in the Dorrill Dining Hall and insures the pride of Longwood is displayed every day in the Dining Hall.
 Dorrill Dining Hall Service and Cashiering Manager
Tina Harris
Harris-tina@aramark.com
434-395-2201
Ernestine (Tina) Harris is a Longwood Dining institution. With over twenty-five years of employment with ARAMARK at Longwood College, Tina could write a book about dining services in Farmville! Tina maintains a strong rapport with students, both current and former, and helps to ensure a quality program with her ever vigilant management style and great smile as she greets the customers at the cashiering stand.
Retail Operations Manager for Chick-fil-A
Don Meadows meadows-donald@aramark.com
434-395-2201
Don brings over 16 years of experience in the fast food and restaurant business, working in Virginia and North Carolina. A graduate of VCU, he began his career in food service while attending college. He brings a strong management background and looks forward to bringing his expertise to operating the new Chick-fil-A Restaurant. Don grew up in Buckingham County and is excited to be back in the Farmville area.
 Office Manager
Angie Whaley
Morris-angela@aramark.com
434-395-2072
Angie Whaley has worked for Longwood Dining for 14 years. She started as a food service worker in Lancer Café and was promoted to Supervisor of the Café due to her hard work and dedication. Angie was promoted again to Office Manager for Longwood Dining. Her wealth of knowledge of the business, the employees and Longwood University are assets to our operation. Anytime you see Angie in the office, she is having a good time making sure our bills are getting paid, our customers are taken care of and our employees are receiving their hard-earned paychecks. Angie graduated from Longwood University of Business & Economics in May 2006. |