Lloyd M. Gordon,
M.B.A., C.F.E.
Certification
C.F.E.- Certified Food Executive, International Foodservice Executives
Association.
Sanitation Certificate - State of Illinois.
Professional Experience
- Gordies Restaurants, Chicago, IL, Owner and President (1953-1961)
- John R. Thompson Company, Chicago, IL, General Manager of Henrici's
on Randolph, Chicago, Illinois (1961-1962); Holloway House Restaurant,
Skokie, IL (1961-1963); Frozen Foods, Development Consultant(1961-1963)
- Aunt Jemima Kitchen's, Chicago, IL, Director of Operations, 8 Restaurants
(1964-1969)
- Big Wheel Restaurants, Indiana and Red Wheel Restaurants, Illinois,
Northern Regional Operations V.P., 11 Restaurants (1970-1975)
- Wimpy Grills, Inc., Assistant President and C.E.O. (1976-1981)
- GEC Consultants, President (1963 -present).
- He has completed over 380 foodservice projects in which he either
independently created or cooperatively participated in major design
and development of facilities and systems. He has also cooperated
with attorneys as an expert witness, in cases concerning foodservice
operations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky,
New York, California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts,Wyoming
and Guam.
Teaching Experience
- Triton College and Oakton Community College has taught the following
courses:
- Introduction to Microwave Cooking;
- Advanced Microwave Cooking;
- Accounting for Small Business;
- How to Start a Restaurant and Catering Business;
- How to Make a Profit in Food Service Business;
- How to Become a Consultant;
- Understanding Small Business Computers;
- Restaurant Accounting;
- Layout and Equipment in Restaurants;
- Menu Writing and Nutrition;
- Using Computers in the Hospitality Industry.
Education
- B.A., (1951); M.B.A., (1952) University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- Introduction to Computers, Systems Analysis, Oakton Community College
- Use of Computers in classrooms, "How to
Teach Adults in Continuing Education", Triton College,
River Grove, Illinois
- Programming in Fortran, Northwestern University
- Seminar by National Restaurant Association on "Raising
Capital for New Development and Expansion"
Professional Organizations
- National Restaurant Association
- Illinois Restaurant Association
- Indiana Restaurant Association
- Member, Scholarship Fund Committee, (1983-88)
- Member, Tourism Committee (1993-94)
- International Food Service Executives Association
- Midwest Society of Professional Consultants, Chairman, Speaker's
Bureau.
- University of Chicago Alumni Association (Volunteer Counselor,
School of Business Alumni Assoc.)
- Restaurant Business Magazine, Food Service Advisory Panel
- Food Industry News, Contributing Editor (1986 - present)
Community Organizations
- Vice Chairman, Gov. Richard Ogilvie's Advisory Council Task Force
on Mental Health (1971)
- Talent Assistance Program (TAP), Chgo.. Econ. Cooperation Assoc.
(1969-72)
- Skokie Valley Kiwanis, Treasurer (1986-87), Distinguished President
(1987-88)
- Village of Skokie, Commissioner, Board of Health (1988-present),
Chairman of the Anti-smoking Coalition Committee.
- Skokie Chamber of Commerce
- Business Curriculum Committee, Oakton Community College (1993-present)
Professional Papers And Research
- Over 225 trade articles as a monthly contributor to hospitality
trade magazines.
- Author of "Starting a Restaurant, Bar or Catering Business".
- Developed research database "Findit" with
over 8,000 reference articles relating to the Foodservice and Hotel
Industries and general business activities.
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