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Brian F. Lorge, Cctp, Haac, Cbj

President/Ceo at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Lorge Marketing Services, Llc</span>
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Seasoned food industry executive with expertise in marketing, management, and culinary travel.
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Location
Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, US
Skills
  • Event Management
  • Food
  • Culinary Skills
  • Marketing
  • Food And Beverage
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Brian F. Lorge is a seasoned executive with 19 years of experience in management services, consulting, and marketing to the foodservice and craft beverage industries. He has held various leadership positions, including President/CEO of Lorge Marketing Services, LLC, Executive Director of ACF Michigan Chefs de Cuisine, and Chairman Emeritus of the World Food Travel Association. He is a certified culinary travel professional (CCTP), hospitality administrator (HAAC), and certified beverage judge (CBJ).

Credentials

  • CCTP, HAAC, CBJ
    American Culinary Federation - Official LinkedIn Page

Experience

  • Lorge Marketing Services, LLC
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • President/CEO
      • Mar 2005 - Present
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Lorge Marketing Services, LLC is an award winning boutique agency offering management services, consulting and marketing to the foodservice and craft beverage industries with a special emphasis on non-profit organizations and associations. We work with all different types of industry businesses f...

  • ACF Michigan Chefs de Cuisine
    • Southeast Michigan
    • Executive Director
      • Mar 2005 - Present
      • Southeast Michigan
  • World Food Travel Association
    • Chairman Emeritus, Certified Ambassador, Certified Culinary Travel Profession...
      • 2011 - Present

      The WFTA is the world’s leading authority on food tourism. The Association maintains an array of cutting-edge products and services that meet the needs of today’s food, drink, travel and hospitality industry professionals as well as media professionals covering those beats. We released &quot;Have...

  • Baderbräu Brewing Company
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • VP of Marketing
      • Aug 2013 - May 2016
      • Greater Chicago Area

      The award winning producer of Baderbräu Chicago Pilsener, Chicago&#39;s Original Craft Beer™, Baderbräu Oktoberfest, Baderbräu Red Velvet Bock, Baderbräu Lawnmower Lager IPL and Baderbräu Naked Selfie Black IPL. Watch for information on the construction of our new Chicago Brewery and Taproom. 251...

  • ACF Windy City Professional Culinarians
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Executive Director
      • Dec 2011 - Dec 2015
      • Greater Chicago Area
  • Sweet Baby Ray&#39;s Barbecue Restaurant and Ca...
    • Managing Partner
      • Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

      Lorge Marketing Services, LLC Managed Sweet Baby Ray&#39;s operations on contract and Brian F. Lorge served as managing partner of the business after consulting part time from Spring, 2006 - December, 2007. LMS operated 3 divisions including SBR BBQ Wood Dale, SBR Catering Company and True Cuisin...

  • Sysco Food Services of Detroit, LLC
    • Vice President of Marketing
      • Apr 1995 - Jul 2005
  • Sysco Food Services of Chicago, Inc.
    • Sysco Brand Manager/Corporate Executive Chef
      • Aug 1992 - Apr 1995

    • Marketing Associate
      • Dec 1989 - Aug 1992

  • Borel Restaurant Corporation
    • Executive Chef
      • 1980 - 1989

Education

  • 1976 - 1981
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • 1972 - 1976
    Hinsdale South

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