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Faculty and Staff

Culinary Institute of Charleston

BJ

BJ Dennis

Personal Chef

When did you first become interested in your field of work?

19 years old

What made you decide to go to CIC?

I could afford the tuition, unlike most culinary programs.

What was the most important thing that you learned at CIC?

Patience

What was your first paid position in your field?

Dishwasher

What has been the highlight in your career so far?

The whole journey

What would be your advice for CIC students?

Have passion

Nathan Rex
Dean
843-820-5090
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 112-C

Gaynor A. Mueller
Administrative Assistant
843-820-5090
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 112-D
 

Culinary Arts

Michael Carmel
Department Head, Culinary Arts
843-820-5096
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 120-G

Donald Barickman 
Instructor, Culinary Arts
843-820-5081
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 120-K

Joe Branton
Instructor, Culinary Arts
843-574-5082
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 120-F
 
Bernd Gronert
Instructor, Pastry Arts
843-820-5076
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 120-I
 
Kevin Mitchell
Instructor, Culinary Arts
843-820-5092
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 120-H

Ward Morgan
Instructor, Culinary Arts
843-820-5079
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 112-J

Scott Stefanelli
Instructor, Culinary Arts
843-722-5549
Palmer Campus, Rm. 183-C 
 
David Vagasky
Instructor, Pastry Arts 
843-720-5607
Palmer Campus, Rm. 153-C

Randall Williams
Instructor, Culinary Arts
843-820-5089
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 120-E

M. Kelly Wilson
Instructor, Pastry Arts
843-820-5074
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 112-H

Hospitality and Tourism

Patricia R. Agnew
Academic Program Director, Hospitality
843-820-5093
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 120-N
 
Lisa Buzzelli
Instructor, Hospitality
843-722-5548
Palmer Campus, Rm. 183-B

W. Blake Hallman
Instructor, Hospitality
843-820-5077
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 120-J

Purchasing

Herb Waters
Food Services Specialist
843-820-5086
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 112-I

John Evans
Culinary Assistant
843-820-5083
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 920/Rm. 208