2020 Ambassador Award

The Ambassador award is dedicated to an industry colleague such as an administrator or dietitian, who demonstrates continuous commitment to the CDM, CFPP credential through mentoring and support of the nutrition and foodservice department leader within their facility. Congratulations, Karl Hertz!

Karl Hertz is the Chief Operations Officer at Memorial Hospital of Converse County (MHCC) in Douglas, WY. Karl has advocated for the CDM, CFPP credential and MHCC’s foodservice department by ensuring the CDM, CFPPs have financial support to maintain the credential. He ensures financial support is available for staff members who are currently enrolled in education programs that will allow them to pursue the credential. Through Karl’s support, many of the foodservice department staff members have had the flexibility to serve on ANFP boards and committees, both at the chapter and National level.