Springfield Branson ACF

Lets Introduce our new Vice President

Name:
DJ Ball

Current Board Position:
Vice President

Current Place of Employment:
Lakeland Marketing

Tell us about you:
I was born and raised in the Ft. Wood/St. Robert area and spent summers in central Iowa, where my parents are from. My love for cooking started early with my grandmother and grew through hobby baking as a teenager. After two years at Iowa State without finding the right fit, family encouragement led me to OTC’s culinary program, and I moved to Springfield in 2004.
I started as a dishwasher while in school, quickly moved into cooking, and never looked back. Over the years, I’ve held nearly every kitchen title at several local spots. About a year ago, I stepped away from the traditional kitchen to prioritize work/life balance with my wife and three kids. Today, I serve as a Corporate Chef and Food Broker with Lakeland Marketing.

What get you excited for this upcoming year:
I'm excited to see some fresh ideas for our chapter, and to see how we can continue to grow hand in hand with our community