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