The Founders | See Who Is Behind ACI

Robert E. Wilson | President and Co-Founder

President and Co-Founder of Arizona Culinary Institute, was employed as Chef Instructor at Scottsdale Culinary Institute from 1994-2001 where he was also Director of Information Technology. Chef Wilson attended the Culinary Institute of America and has over 15 years experience in the Culinary Arts in various positions including Executive Chef at top locations such as Freedom Plaza, Union Hills Country Club, Club Corporation of America and Del E. Webb Development.

J. Fife Symington III | Executive Chairman & Co-Founder

Executive Chairman & Co-Founder of Arizona Culinary Institute. Former Governor of Arizona.

Jerry Moyes | Co-Founder

Co-Founder of Arizona Culinary Institute. Chairman & CEO-Swift Transportation.

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