March 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Steve Hedderton 201-587-9100 ext. 207

March 23, 2023

MEDVANTAGE GENERAL MANAGER INDUCTED INTO PRESTIGIOUS CULINARY ASSOCIATION MAYWOOD, N.J. – MedVantage general manager, Michael Atanasio, was inducted into the Joseph Donon Bailliage of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs culinary association in a ceremony at County College of Morris in Randolph, N.J. on February 21, 2023. Atanasio was inducted into the organization and elevated to the title of Vice Conseiller - Culinaire at the event. His nomination and acceptance into the prestigious organization reflect his more than 40-year career in the food service industry and his dedication to the culinary arts as an adjunct college instructor. Atanasio, of Roxbury, N.J., has a distinguished background in food service, particularly in healthcare. After beginning his career as a chef, he was promoted to management and has held food and nutrition director positions at leading medical centers including Hackensack University Medical Center (Hackensack, N.J.), the Atlantic Health System (Summit, N.J.), Mountainside Hospital (Montclair, N.J.), and St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center (Paterson, N.J.). Additionally, Atanasio serves on the County College of Morris faculty, where he teaches culinary and business courses. Atanasio holds both Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees from Thomas Edison State University and is a Doctorate of Business Administration candidate at Grand Canyon University. With nearly 21,000 members in over 75 countries, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy that brings together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, the encouragement of the culinary arts, and the pleasures of the table. The distinctive character of the association is to join amateurs and professionals, from around the world, in the appreciation of fine cuisine. The organization’s origin dates back to 1248 when French King Louis IX ordered the establishment of several professional guilds, including the “Ayeurs” or goose roasters. The purpose of these guilds was to improve the technical knowledge of their members. During the reign of Louis XII, the “Ayeurs” guild’s focus was extended to include the preparation of other meats and poultry, including game, and it took the name “Rôtisseurs.” MedVantage is a well-established solutions provider focused on delivering labeling and software products to the healthcare and higher education markets. A Veteran-owned Small Business (VOSB) with more than 30 years of experience, their extensive knowledge allows them to help clients improve efficiency, productivity, and patient safety through tailored solutions that are technology-driven, operationally friendly, and cost-effective. Their products provide targeted labeling that improves information accuracy making it less dependent on human involvement and better supporting critical information needs. MICHAEL ATANASIO GENERAL MANAGER

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