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Meet the Staff

The staff of Hospitality Services is dedicated to preparing food to meet the needs of APU's fast-moving and fast-growing campus. For contact information, please follow this link.

Samuel B. Samaan
Director of Hospitality Services

Traci Chun
Accounting Coordinator/Marketing

Jonathan Teague
Business Manager

Andrea Rutherford
Accounting Coordinator Assistant

Dona Kachele
Administrative Assistant

Molly Morton
Cornerstone Supervisor

David Green
Production Manager

Refugio Simental
Cougars’ Den/Concessions Supervisor

Francisco Ocegueda
Cougars’ Den Supervisor

Mahesh Pradhan
Cougars’ Den Supervisor

William Morris
P&I FMS Coordinator

Camille Forgy
Dining Supervisor

Kathy Cordova
Dining Supervisor

Pamela Crute
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Amparo Vazquez
Bakery and Pantry Supervisor

Harry Heersink
Bakery Chef

Dean Gotto
Bakery Production Supervisor

Maged Gerges
Banquet Chef

David Guerrero
Banquet Chef

Emmanuel Redoica
Banquet Chef

Marcelino Perez
Salad Bar Prep/Deli Supervisor

Guillermo Alvarado
Dish Room Supervisor

Clifford Grasman
Heritage Court Manager

Abraham Hakobian
Heritage Court Assistant Manager

Angela Arebalo
Banquet Chef

Juan Ramos
Canyon Grill Line Cook

Larry Gleason
Canyon Grill Line Cook

Kathy Corning
Quikimart Supervisor

Mark Chow
Quikimart Supervisor

Anna Simental
Hillside Grounds Supervisor

Dora Simental
Hillside Grounds Supervisor

Chad Crane
Campus Events/Conference Manager

Rick Anderson
Hospitality Coordinator

Claire Kettering
Campus Booking Coordinator

Ruth Dean
Banquet Manager

Michelle Diaz
Banquet Coordinator

Jennifer Thomas
Assistant Banquet Coordinator

Jaime Jarchow
Assistant Banquet Coordinator

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