Southeast Region Vice President

Elizabeth A. Baase, CEC, AAC

Elizabeth Baase is owner of Avolines Private Catering and Consulting in Perry, Ga. She has won the ACF Middle Georgia Chefs Association Chapter Chef of the Year award four times and has served as chapter president, vice president and secretary. In 1998, she won the Southeastern Region Chef of the Year award and won the ACF Outstanding Dedication award in 1997.

Baase's goal is to create a better cooperative understanding with other culinary organizations. In addition, she wants to encourage student members to continue their participation in ACF and become active members once they are out of school.

"My management style is what I would call a "matter-of-fact" style. I let people do their job without micromanaging. I believe people do what they say they are going to do, until they show me otherwise. I am from the old school where someone gives their word and it's good; a handshake seals the deal better than a signature."

Baase attributes her success as a chef to a diligent work effort, a quest to expand her culinary knowledge, and striving to perfect her skills on a daily basis. She also attributes her success to the inspiration of role models, such as her culinary instructors, parents and family.