Lane Community College - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

Faculty/Staff Bio's

It is a pleasure to present you with some information about the background of our innovative chefs, instructors, and staff, who are part of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program at Lane Community College. To send an e-mail to a faculty or staff member just click on their name.

Brian Kelly - Division Dean, Conference and Culinary Services
Phone: 463-3510
e-mail: kellyb@lanecc.edu
Office Location: Building 19, Room 202C
Bio: Chef Brian joined the Conference and Culinary Services Division of Lane Community College in 2005. 2008 marks his 26th year in the industry. Brian has held the position of Executive Chef, Chef Instructor, Food and Beverage Manager, and Chef Owner. Along with his wife Erika they owned and operated the Ten Tomatoes Café and Catering Company in the Seattle metropolitan area before joining Lane Community College. Brian was part of the opening Management team for the Tacoma Art Museum. He has prepared meals for two United States Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, and many Senators and Governors. Brian has worked to include sustainability into all operations in the Conference and Culinary Services Division. Chef Kelly has worked with local farmers in Washington State, Southern Illinois and Oregon to integrate their products into the operational and instructional functions of colleges and universities. In coordination with the Small Business Center of King County Washington, Kelly worked to find cooperative space to help farmers prepare their products for retail markets. Brian has been invited to present at several national conventions on Sustainability and green operations. He enjoys being active in many community events with the outstanding students of Lane's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs. Chef Kelly is currently preparing for the ACF certification as a CCA (Certified Culinary Administrator).

Clive Wanstall, CEC - Chef/Instructor
Phone: 463-3507
e-mail: wanstallc@lanecc.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: Center Building, Room 127
Bio: Chef Wanstall graduated from the Thanet Technical College's Professional Cookery Program in Kent, England in 1972. He brings with him 24 years of culinary and management experience. Chef Wanstall was the restaurant manager at Eugene's prestigious Ambrosia restaurant from 1987-2000. He has held many titles over the course of his culinary career from General Manager, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, Catering Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef Poissioner, and Chef Saucier. He teaches preparation of various international cuisines including classical French, Italian, Middle Eastern, and Cantonese cuisine. His lighthearted, humorous style of teaching makes his classes a delight to be in. Chef Wanstall has been teaching at Lane Community College since 1999.

Chris Crosthwaite, CCCC - Chef/Instructor Phone: 463-3505
e-mail: crosthwaitec@lanecc.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: Building 19, Room 208
Bio: Chef Chris has been involved in the Culinary world since 1979, and is a Professional Cooking graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His career has led him through a variety of countries, a multitude of restaurants and several hotels, as well as owning his own artisan bakery and café, “The Village Baker”. While still the Executive Chef of the Delta Whistler Hotel in Whistler, B.C., he accepted the challenge of a fellow Chef, and decided to make the transition into teaching to make an impact on aspiring Culinarians. Instructing first at Lethbridge Community College (Canada), then moving to New England Culinary Institute (Vermont), and now as Chef Instructor at Lane Community College. Chef Chris still works summers in the Culinary industry “…in order to stay sharp”, including stints cooking, baking, leading kitchens, consulting, and food styling. As part of his own continuous education, Chef Chris is an ACF member and is currently in pursuit of his certifications as a CEC, CEPC, and CCE.

Julie Fether - Baking Instructor
Phone: 463-3502
E-mail: fetherj@lanecc.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: Center Bldg, Room 127
Bio: Pennsylvania native Julie Fether has been a pastry chef for six years. She is currently the managing pastry chef at Palace Bakery as well as part-time faculty member in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at Lane Community College. Julie also teaches baking and pastry at a local cookware store. In the restaurant industry for fifteen years, Julie honed her pastry skills here in Eugene at Marche Restaurant and Eugene City Bakery and helped open Triomphe Patisserie. An accomplished actor, singer, and dancer, Julie has a Master of Arts in theatre and drama from Indiana University in Bloomington. She was a founding member of the Indiana Shakespeare Company and taught numerous classes in children’s theatre and Shakespeare. Julie is a four-year active member of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs (WCR) and won the 2002 Mumm Cuvee/Napa Pastry Internship. Julie focuses her pastry instruction on classical techniques, seasonal flavors/fresh ingredients, and supporting local and sustainable agriculture.

Joe McCully, CHE - Instructor
Phone: 463-3516
e-mail: mccullyj@lanecc.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: Building 19, Room 210
Bio: Mr. McCully moved to Eugene from Florida in the fall of 2003. He brings a varied background in food and beverage operations. His family owned restaurants, giving him the opportunity to learn the basics at an early age. He has worked as a line employee, food and beverage director, consultant, divisional manager, and restaurant owner/operator. He is a recent graduate of Florida International University where he earned a master's degree (M.S.) in Hospitality Management. Mr. McCully did his undergraduate work at the University of Denver, majoring in Hotel/Restaurant Management. He is a certified hospitality educator (CHE) through the American Hotel/Motel Association. Mr. McCully has also written food and wine articles for regional publications in Florida. His interests include wine, writing, hiking, and ice hockey.

Duane Partain - Instructor
Phone: 463-3504
e-mail: partaind@lanecc.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: Building 19, Room 206
Bio: Mr. Partain comes to Lane Community College with a Masters degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management in Arizona. He brings 25 years of experience with him in restaurant, hotel management, and teaching. A world traveler, Mr. Partain has worked in Russia and Mongolia and brings an international flair to his classes. He has been an instructor at Rogue Valley Community College, Washington State University, and Hotel Caesar Ritz (in Switzerland). Mr. Partain loves to meet with students and makes available to them his experience and recommendations on future job placements and what different industries in this field are really like. He has been an instructor at Lane Community College since 1985.

Denise Elder- Administrative Support Specialist
Phone: 463-3503
e-mai: elderd@lanecc.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: Bldg 19 Rm 202
Bio: Denise Elder moved to Oregon in 1985 from San Jose, California and had attended San Jose City College to obtain a professional secretarial certification. After moving to the Eugene/Springfield area and attending Lane Community College for a legal secretarial degree, she was employed as an administrative legal assistant for many years. She has now worked for Lane Community College for almost three years previously performing budgeting, accounting and financial reporting duties. She is very glad to be the administrative support specialist for the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program and continuing service to the community.

Carolyn Litty - Counselor
Phone: 463-5236
e-mail: littyc@lanecc.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: Bldg. 12 Rm. 201

Betty Svarverud - Program Advisor
Phone: 463-5378
e-mail: svarverudb@lanecc.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: Bldg. 12 Rm. 203