a leader in hospitality industry

Research a historic or present day person who has had a profound impact on the culinary and/or hospitality industry. Select a Leader from the list below:

• Mario Batali
• Gordon Ramsay
• Wolfgang Puck
• Alice Waters
• Bill Kimpton
• Chip Conley
• Bob Rowling
• Bill Marriott
• Steve Wynn
• Thomas Keller
• Julia Child
• Charlie Palmer
• Hubert Keller

Find a book and/or search the Internet about your person. Contact them for an interview if you can. In your assignment answer the following questions:

1. What events, family history or training shaped him/her?
2. How did this person become a leader in his/her field?
3. What makes this person a leader? Is it her/his actions, books, financial success, family/friends/industry support or something else?
4. Most importantly, I would like to learn why you selected this person? What are your personal thoughts about this leader?
Was he/she inspiring to you? Why?

You are also required to add a bibliography and cite all your sources APA style.

You are also required to add a bibliography and cite all your sources APA style. Minimum Words: 1,000 words, double-space please.