Meet the Team

Darren Wise, General Manager of Bon Appétit at Pepperdine University, joins us with over 37 years of experience in food and beverage management. Darren brings a wealth of expertise and... Read More

Chris is an esteemed culinary professional with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the executive chef at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, Chris is renowned... Read More

Florian is a native of France from a vibrant city near Bordeaux. He embarked on a journey of academic and professional pursuits that led him to the United States. Armed... Read More

Blanca has spent three and a half decades serving the Pepperdine community, overseeing catering services and managing the conference facility on the West LA campus. She has now joined the... Read More

Allison received her Bachelor’s of Food and Nutrition from The University of Alabama and continued her education at Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis where she completed her dietetic internship. She believes... Read More

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA Riannah is excited to join the Pepperdine team with over 10 years of retail experience. Riannah feels grateful to work on such a...

Mitchell is the West Coast Fellow at Bon Appétit, based just outside of Portland. Mitchell’s adventures in food began when his brother convinced him to join a catering club in... Read More