“By protecting and improving our environment, the communities where we do business and the students we serve, Sodexo makes every day a better day and every tomorrow a better tomorrow.”
Meet the Team
Your Sodexo dining team is made up of people right from your local community who are proud to serve you every day.
From menu and event planning, to community food drives and wellness education, your local dining team wants to make sure you have an exceptional experience whenever you dine with us.
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Jim Ruoff
General Manager
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Jim Ruoff comes to Houghton College with over 20 years experience in Campus Dining. From his start as a Student Manager at Allegheny College to being the General Manager of Dining Services at Franklin & Marshall College, Jim has worked at some of the finer campuses in the Mid Atlantic Region. Some of the other campuses he has worked at include Bucknell University, Shenandoah University, UMBC and The Catholic University of America. Jim has catered for numerous dignitaries, PGA Tour events and once managed a sit down dinner honoring Rudy Giuliani after 9/11 that was for 2772 guests.
Jim will use this experience to make “Everyday a Better Day” at Houghton College.
Jim has been married for over 15 years and has 3 wonderful children. Jim is an Eagle Scout and is still active in Scouting today as a volunteer member of his district committee in charge of fundraising. His other interest includes golfing, camping, reading and is a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan. |
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Terry Gill
Chef Manager
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I have always had a passion for cooking and have been employed in the food service field since my early teens. Working with food is a creative and artistic outlet for me and I thoroughly enjoy the design and presentation aspects of my job.
On-the-job training proved to be the most beneficial learning environment for me. After graduating from high school, I was trained and mentored by several talented chefs and worked my way through the ranks from line cook to executive chef. Before joining the Sodexo team at Houghton College, I was employed by Aramark Corporation as a District Executive Chef. Earlier in my career I sharpened my culinary skills at several fine dining restaurants in Western New York including the Glen Iris Inn at Letchworth State Park, Hillside Inn and the Gaslight Pub. For the past three years my wife and I have owned and operated Decisions Catering and deli in Silver Springs, NY. |
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James Ward
Catering Manager
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James Ward has 20 years experience in the contract food service industry. He started his career as a student worker while earning his Bachelors Degree at Siena College. James has worked at various colleges which include The University of Vermont, The College of New Jersey, Manhattan College and Marist College to name a few. James has always had a passion for catering and has kept it a part of his career.
James has been married for 11 years and has two beautiful daughters. James enjoys the outdoors and loves to play golf when he can. |
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Sodexo is committed to fighting hunger and malnutrition by engaging the entire Sodexo community including employees, customers, clients and suppliers. 17 million children in the United States are at-risk of hunger. Join us and together we can end childhood hunger.
Sodexo is also committed to supporting local community development and sourcing local, seasonal and sustainably grown or raised products. We proudly purchase products from over 700 local farms to feed students and guests in the same state or region.
Sodexo's Student Board of Directors is made up of students just like you! These students play an important role in developing the dining programs for campus communities across the country. Learn more about the Student Board of Directors and how you can get involved.
