Dining Services Management Team

	Glenn Graziano, General Manager Glenn brings a lot of experience to Pomona, having been in the food industry for over 31 years.  He started out as a saucier and quickly worked his way up the ladder to Executive Chef.  He has held various chef positions around the country for Westin Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Casinos in Atlantic City New Jersey and Executive Chef at Occidental College. Eager to get into management, he left Occidental to work in group homes and executive senior dining. Glenn comes to Pomona with the goal of making our dining halls the best campus dining in the country. He brings pride and passion to his work. He is married with four kids and enjoys playing a round of golf Saturday mornings at sunrise. One of Glenn’s proudest accomplishments was Cooking Dinner for President Ronald Reagan while he was a guest at The Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. Contact Glenn Graziano.
	Ralph Zavala, Executive Chef Ralph brings over 29 years of experience to his position as Executive Chef of Frank, Frary and Oldenborg dining halls. His professional experience includes stints at The Getty Museum, Universal Studios Sheraton Hotel, The California Science Center, UCLA, Pepperdine University and Loyola Marymount University. He has also had the honor of serving President Bill Clinton, first lady Laura Bush, and many movie stars and musical artist in the entertainment Industry. When asked what his favorite meal is, he replies, “I don’t sit to eat a meal, I just taste different items all day long! Contact Ralph Zavala.
	Kim Wunner, Catering Manager Kim brings over 28 years of hospitality experience to Pomona College Catering. Her list of past clients includes the Tournament of Roses, Super Bowl XXI and the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVII, MLS During the Men’s and Women’s World Cup Games, Kaiser Permanente, Southern California Edison, UCLA Football, University of Washington Huskies, and Western University. She has worked for Hilton Hotels, several private and public country clubs and golf courses. In 2004 she was named Catering Manager of the year for Hilton Hotels Corporation. Kim is married with two sons and loves to read and relax in Lake Havasu. Kim’s passion for catering will help her team grow and flourish with the capabilities to manage everything from intimate to grand scale events. Contact Kim Wunner.
	Samantha Meyer, Sustainability and Purchasing Coordinator Samantha graduated from Pomona College with a degree in Environmental Analysis: Society and Development. For her undergraduate thesis, she completed a Real Food Assessment of dining at Pomona College, examining food items based on health concerns, whether food items were locally produced, ecologically sound and/or humane to determine whether they should be considered real. The investigation and subsequent impact on food options garnered her Senior Distinction as well as the Environmental Analysis Department Award. Samantha is passionate about changing the way food is produced, emphasizing local products from responsible farmers and vendors. She hopes to engage students with the food they are eating, increasing awareness about food production and the power of the palate. As both a sustainability advocate and foodie, she loves cooking, gardening, eating, composting and almost anything related to food! Contact Samantha Meyer.
	Michael Gove, Sous Chef – Frank Michael is a classically-trained culinarian who brings his contemporary style and broad appreciation and passion for food to his menus.  A graduate of the prestigious College of Hospitality at Johnson and Wales in Providence, RI, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business and an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts (Cum Laude).  Michael comes to Pomona with more than 15 years experience in some of the country’s finest award-winning culinary institutions, including the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the Cheeca Lodge Resort, Disneyland Exclusive Dining Room, and Rue de L’espoir Restaurant.  He has worked in such locales as Cape Cod, Boston, Florida Keys, and Beverly Hills, and has led the culinary teams and fine dining operations at several Fortune 500 companies and universities.  This experience has afforded him the valuable perspective of fostering community through food that reflects the spirit, tastes and mission of an institution.  Michael is known as a strong mentor who builds kitchen and service teams that deliver consistently outstanding dining experiences. Contact Michael Gove.
	Jorge Peraza, Sous Chef – Oldenborg As a native of Mazatlan, Mexico, Jorge was always exposed to the best seafood and there he developed his passion for exceptional cuisine.  After studying business administration at the ECAM University in Sinaloa, Mexico he opted to relocate to the United States in search of a better future.  He stumbled upon cooking as his first job and quickly realized his innate ability as a cook and sought opportunities to develop his culinary skills.  Since his first job, Jorge’s professional experience evolved from being a cook at a small coffee shop to a successful Sous Chef with the capacity to cook any international dish.  His experience includes working at the exclusive retirement community, University Village Thousand Oaks, along with eight and a half years of cooking at California Lutheran University.  He strives to bring high quality and savory cuisine that satisfies the appetite and palate of the student body at Pomona College. Contact Jorge Peraza.
	Ana Ahumada, Front-of-the-House Manager Ana started her career in cable communications, where she worked for over ten years.  With the encouragement and support of her family, she returned to school to study what she loves most: working with food and people.  She received her Culinary Arts Degree as a Bakery Chef.  Before coming to Pomona, Ana worked as a Banquet Supervisor and Chef at the Air Force Village West, Marriot Hotel, and Mission Inn.  She worked with Sodexo at Pomona College for four years, before joining the Pomona team.  Ana is married with two grown children.  She enjoys hiking, riding her bicycle, doing crafts and spending time with her family. Contact Ana Ahumada.