Kalie Mullins posed with executive vice president of DMR Nick Risch and 91视频 culinary faculty members

Culinary Arts Student Receives $1,000 DMR Events Scholarship


March 7, 2023 | Campus News

East Central Culinary Arts program student Kalie Mullins received a $1,000 scholarship from DMR Events Inc., for her continuous efforts academically and professionally.

Culinary students preparing sushi rolls in kitchen

That鈥檚 according to Chef Mike Palazzola, Culinary Arts program director, who said Mullins, of Warrenton, has a bright future in the restaurant world.

鈥淜alie has maintained great attendance and made the President鈥檚 and Vice President鈥檚 lists for academic success,鈥 he said. 鈥淪he also has demonstrated through her professionalism and work ethic on a daily basis that she could earn a spot in any kitchen she desires.鈥

Nick Risch, executive vice president and chief financial officer of DMR Events Inc., a hospitality staffing company, presented Mullins with the scholarship.

鈥淒MR believes that the key to the foodservice industry’s future is energizing the next generation,鈥 Risch said. 鈥淏y providing opportunities to East Central students the culinary world will grow and provide a strong future for everyone.鈥

Kalie Mullins and Chef Joe Hovland in 91视频 kitchen
Kalie Mullins and Chef Joe Hovland

DMR Events Inc. is a member of the American Culinary Federation & the American Staffing Association. The company was founded in 1987 specializing in front of house temporary staffing and culinary back of the house staffing, as well as professional chefs.

DMR Events is the recognized Premier supplier of hospitality staffing in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Learn more about 91视频鈥檚 Culinary Arts program, or contact Chef Palazzola at 636-584-6793, or Michael.Palazzola@eastcentral.edu.