Meet the Faces Behind the Food!

Chef Ted Christoff

About Ted
About Ted

Born and raised in coney islands. Now our family owns the Virginia. It’s a way of life not just food.

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Chef Vic Schrio

About Vic
About Vic

The owner and creator of Vito's Espresso, Vic learned to cook at his parents elbows from the tender age of 5. His was about tradition and his Dad was about experimentation and flavors. Now together with his wife, Linda, they founded and created the Italian based cuisine at Vito's Espresso in Spring Arbor.

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Chef Steve Trout

About Steve
About Steve

Steve is born and raised in Jackson MI, graduated Jackson High in 2007 and earned his Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Degree with honors in 2016 from Jackson College. Steve currently serves at the culinary instructor at the Jackson Area Career Center

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Chef Hunter Causie

About Hunter
About Hunter

Hunter Causie serves as the Government & Community Relations Manager for the Jackson Area Transportation Authority (JATA), where he focuses on strengthening community partnerships and expanding access to transportation. This is his second year participating in Men Who Cook, and he is excited to support the community through this event once again.

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Chef Jacob Inosencio

About Jacob
About Jacob

Jacob is the Founder and Executive Director of Grow Jackson, an urban farming, fresh food access, and local food system nonprofit. Jacob loves growing, buying, and cooking local food and when he's not at work enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with his son Forest.

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Chefs Scott Dixon & Noah Nagy

About Noah
About Noah

Noah Nagy is a Warden with the Department of Corrections, with over 30 years of experience. Noah’s experience cooking comes as serving as the sous chef to Scott Dixon during their yearly Men Who Cook event.

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About Scott
About Scott

Scott Dixon is an Assistant Deputy Warden with the Michigan Department of Corrections, with 13 years of experience. Additionally, Scott is an expert chef, who graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a Culinary Degree.

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Chef Marcus Gill

About Marcus
About Marcus

Marcus is the Employee and Community Relations Manager at JCISD. He also is the Head Coach of the defending State Champion Concord High Boys Basketball team. Marcus enjoys spending time with his family, coaching and of course cooking!

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Chef Jedidiah Wheeler Strouss

About Jedidiah
About Jedidiah

9 yrs old. I love to praise Jesus. I like to play a lot of sports.

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Chefs Robert Porter and Dr. James Palmer

About Robert and Dr. Palmer
About Robert and Dr. Palmer

James & Robert are two local men & business owners with a passion for food, family, & community. Both are proud father’s raising young men & women to lead with kindness, integrity, and service. Whether in their kitchens or at their careers, they’re dedicated to making a positive impact- one delicious dish & one inspired example at a time!

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Chefs Ernie and Kaiden Marr

About Ernie and Kaiden
About Ernie and Kaiden

I was taught old school cuisine and comfort food by my grandmas. They emphasized on attention to detail, presentation, and of course, AMAZING flavor combinations!

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