September 2026 Edition

Hospitality News SEPTEMBER 2026 RISING STAR

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CHEF JOHN MESAS A Chef on the Rise

From Hofstra to Catawba College Eight years in collegiate dining CIA-TRAINED

FUNDAMENTALS fueling modern campus cuisine BBQ INNOVATION with a student- centered approach

and the future of campus dining

ACF-LI PROUD MEMBER OF I love what I do because it's bigger than food—it's about people, growth, and making a difference every day.

John Mesas

THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP.

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