Gerald Lanuzza (he/him)


Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Culinary Arts Charlotte

Biography and Expertise

Jerry Lanuzza ’91 has worked at JWU for more than 25 years as a faculty member, department chair and associate dean. He earned his master’s degree in educational leadership from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and bachelor’s degree in food service education and associate degree in culinary arts from the Johnson & Wales University. Before his career in education, Lanuzza was the executive chef at Two Rivers Country Club at Governor’s Land in Williamsburg, Virginia. He also worked at private clubs and hotels in Ohio, South Carolina and Georgia. Lanuzza served as department chair at the Norfolk Campus in 2002, until he relocated to Charlotte for the opening of the campus in 2004.

Lanuzza loves to travel and spend time with his wife and two French bulldogs, George and Weezy,

Education

MEd
Old Dominion University

BS
JWU

AOS
JWU

WSET Certified Educator
Wine and Spirit Education Trust

WSET Certified Educator
Wine and Spirit Education Trust

Certified Foodservice Professional
National Restaurant Association

Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
AHLA

American Culinary Federation