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Culinary Arts Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is extremely important because it is a mechanism to (1) improve communication; (2) solicit the confidence of the public; (3) obtain valuable input on the programs and services available to students with disabilities; (4) include the students’ voice in the process of maintaining a strong disability support program Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310- 67312 and 84850, Education Code

Contact Information

Ron Lovell
CA Program Coordinator
805-922-6966 ext. 3823
rlovell@hancockcollege.edu

Members

  • Co-Chair - Ron Lovell, Culinary Arts Program Coordinator
  • Co-Chair - Christine Bisson,  Food Science & Nutrition Program Coordinator
  • Michael Albright, Allan Hancock College
  • Lee Gottheimer, Allan Hancock College
  • Adam Hart, Oxnard College
  • Joey Hickox, Chick-fil-A
  • Suzanne King, Allan Hancock College
  • Tom Lamica, Allan Hancock College
  • Jenn Montanez, Pioneer Valley High School
  • Paul Robinson, Santa Maria High School District
  • Leonard Rodriguez, Olive Garden
  • Thesa Roepke, Allan Hancock College
  • Peter Sherlock, Chumash Casino
  • Martin Testa, Testa Catering
  • Russell Thomas, Allan Hancock College
  • Heather Thomas, Allan Hancock College

Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

Fall 2025

Meeting Documents