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Paul Johnson
(johnsonp@queens.edu)
Food Service Director (704) 688-2823 Paul was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and received his degree in Colchester, England where he graduated with a BA (Hons) in Business Administration. Paul moved to Charlotte in 1999. Paul has almost 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry with quality time spent in high street retail, private country clubs and hotels. The last 10 years have solely been in college foodservice at Winthrop University and UNC Charlotte. "It is an honor to have the opportunity to be a part of the Queens community. I am thrilled with the challenge of improving the dining program, my door is always open, please stop by and say hello." |
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Raul Palomino
(palominoj@queens.edu)
Assistant Food Service Director (704) 688-2827 Raul was born and grew up in Venezuela. Raul is an Agronomic Engineer by profession but chef by passion with more than eight years of experience in food service industry. He is focused on reducing his carbon footprint, conservation and sustainability efforts. All are philosophies which are share with Chartwells. Raul is very proud to serve the Queens University of Charlotte community because it represents an opportunity to leverage his experience and work with great people. |
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Roberto E. Mendoza
(mendozar@queens.edu)
Executive Chef (704) 688-7211 Roberto has worked in many of the top kitchens across United States, Canada, South America and Central America. Locations include the Beverly Hills Hotel, Riviera Country Club, Sheraton Hotel, Lowes Santa Monica Beach Hotel, UNCC, Austin Peay State University and the Oscar Awards. His culinary skills show a deep respect for the ingredients, which means shopping the world for the highest quality ingredients and celebrating their natural form and essential flavors on the plate. Chef Mendoza he has cooked for famous personalities such as the Prince of Saudi Arabic, former President Clinton and many movie star. He was nominated chef 2006 NC, after winning three chef competitions. |
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Karla Barksdale-Weaver
(barksdale-weaverk@queens.edu)
Office Manager (704) 688-2824 Karla is a native of Charlotte and a graduate of Winston-Salem State University. "From day one, the people at Queens have embraced us and made us feel right at home. I'm looking forward to meeting more of the students and faculty staff and becoming more a part of the Queens University community". Karla and her son enjoy spending quality time with family and friends. |
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Brad Green
(greenb@queens.edu)
Director of Catering 704 688 2822 A native of North Carolina, Brad has been in the hospitality industry for 23 years. He has a diverse experience ranging from Private Country Clubs, to Four-Star Hotels and restaurants. With fourteen years of event planning experience, Brad has the ability to make your event special. He has planned more than 2,000 weddings and receptions and has enjoyed every one of them. |
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Carla Bost
(greenb@queens.edu)
Wedding Coordinator Carla Bost is a veteran of Queens, employed with the school since 1988 and has worked as a wedding director for the Belk Chapel since 1990. She is a person with a wonderful eye for detail on all of her events. She is the consummate professional offering her educated insight into planning the simplest to most elaborate of events. |
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Terri Payne
(paynet@queens.edu)
Catering Manager 704 688 2825 Terri is a native of Charlotte and now resides in Gastonia, NC. She has twenty years of experience in fine dining and catering. Terri was an event planner for ten years and a Catering Director for two years at The City Club of Gastonia. “I love working at Queens University of Charlotte.” As soon as you step on campus you can feel the spirit of pride everyone shares who is part of the community. I felt very welcomed by everyone. Working with the faculty, staff and students on their events has been a great opportunity to learn about Queens.” |
