2021 CDMs of the Month
ANFP recognizes a CDM, CFPP each month who has incorporated an innovative program or operational change in their facility/organization that has received positive results for the facility, staff, or residents. The following CDM, CFPPs were recognized in 2021 for their work.
January
Name: Milton McGowian, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Director of Culinary
Employer: Sharon Towers
Job Location: Charlotte, NC
Years at Current Facility: 2 years
Years in Current Position: 2 years
CDM Since: 2020
Read more about Milton
February
Name: Dawn Reed, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Certified Dietary Manager
Employer: Markesan Resident Home
Job Location: Markesan, WI
Years at Current Facility: 9 years
Years in Current Position: 3 years
CDM Since: 2015
Read more about Dawn
March
Name: Janice Hemel, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Food Service Supervisor, CDM, CFPP
Employer: Lane County Hospital
Job Location: Dighton, KS
Years at Current Facility: 30 years
Years in Current Position: 28 years
CDM Since: 1992
Read more about Janice
April
Name: Laura Walters, MS, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Director of Culinary Services and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine
Employer: Arkansas Heart Hospital and Arkansas Heart Hospital Encore Medical Center
Job Location: Little Rock, AR and Bryant, AR
Years at Current Facility: 5 years
Years in Current Position: 1 year
CDM Since: 2020
Read more about Laura
May
Name: Chas Kelly, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: District Manager
Employer: Unidine Lifestyles
Job Location: Southeast & Midwest U.S.
Years in Current Position: 5 years
CDM Since: 2001
Read more about Chas
June
Name: Scott Schuld, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Director of Food and Beverage
Employer: Miravida Living
Job Location: Oshkosh, WI
Years in Current Position: 1.5 years
CDM Since: 2013
Read more about Scott
July
Name: Elizabeth Ray, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: CDM, CFPP
Employer: Arbor Care Center - Countryside
Job Location: Madison, NE
Years in Current Position: 11.5 years
CDM Since: 2017
Read more about Beth
August
Name: Penny Settle, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Food and Nutrition Director
Employer: Raleigh General Hospital
Job Location: Beckley, WV
Years in Current Position: 18
CDM Since: 1995
Read more about Penny
September
Name: Renee Gordon, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: CDM, CFPP/DTR
Employer: Park Health Center - Foundations Health Solutions
Job Location: St. Clairsville, OH
Years in Current Position: 3
CDM Since: 2016
Read more about Renee
October
Name: Stacy Arndt, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Dietary Director
Employer: Volunteers of America - The Homestead at Montrose
Job Location: Montrose, CO
Years in Current Position: 3
CDM Since: 2019
Read more about Stacy
November
Name: Brittney Maderia, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Dietary Director
Employer: Meadow Wind Health Care Center
Job Location: Massillon, OH
Years in Current Position: 4 Months
CDM Since: 2020
Read more about Brittney
December
Name: Shelby Kay Pirtle, CDM, CFPP, FSP
Job Title: Dietary Consultant, Director of Foodservice
Employer: Independent Consultant & The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing
Job Location: Illinois
Years at Current Facility: 1 month at current facility
Years in Current Position: 29 years
CDM Since: 2020
Read more about Shelby