Kasey Eberth was 15 when he started working in hospitality. He hasn’t stopped since. Eberth started as a line cook. He wanted to find what was his best fit in the restaurant industry. Fall in love with Missouri State After a tour of Missouri State University, Eberth knew this was the place for him. “I automatically fell in love with the campus and just knew this was my home,” … [Read more...] about Managing your hospitality leadership career
Diana Vargas has always been interested in hospitality and travel. Missouri State University’s hospitality leadership program gave Vargas the best of both worlds with a hospitality leadership degree. “I was looking for the best program, and I found MSU,” Vargas said. Finding the right path Vargas grew up in Bogotá, Colombia. She started going to a community college in … [Read more...] about Falling in love with hospitality leadership, Springfield
Dr. Deborah Larson seated at an editing bay in Strong Hall control room. Photo Credit: Conci Nelson, 2019 One year ago this past September, I met Dr. Deborah Larson practically in passing when she was in the throws of post-production for the Season 3 premiere of “Show-Me Chefs.” This was long before I ever imagined I would GoMaroon within the next calendar year by … [Read more...] about One, two, three, four: “Show-Me Chefs” returns once more
Jane Ford really got what she asked for when she planned to expand her business this year. As an alumna of Missouri State University, Ford was able to utilize her degree in hospitality leadership when she landed a sales deal with Williams Sonoma. Ford has been so thankful to her alma mater that she currently serves on the Hospitality Leadership Board of Advisors. Ford … [Read more...] about Cooking with gas, at Red Top Oven