Patton Hall 202P
Thom Stevenson holds a A.A.S and Food Service Management Certificate from Sinclair Community College, B.A. from Governors State University and a M.A. from Antioch University. Thom is currently working on his Ph.D. in Philosophy- Leadership and Change from the Graduate School of Antioch University and is certified in sales, customer service and a CHE (Certified Hospitality Educator). Before becoming a professor, Thom worked to create his own nonprofit- ChefVet as well as worked for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ State University, Hyatt Corporation, Columbus Hospitality and the Cancer Support Community of Central Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Thom teaches classes in restaurant operations, intro to food production, and the senior capstone class. His major research interests include foodways, sustainability, food with a mission, universal design and organizational behavior/ organizational change.
Research, Engagement, and Outreach interests: Hospitality Industry, Foodways/Food Sovereignty Systems, Universal Design; Experiential Learning in the Areas of Hospitality and Social Enterprise; Training in the World’s Classroom for a Greater Understanding of Connections.