Meet the New Milo Bail Student Center Catering Manager
- contact: Jessica Watts - Milo Bail Student Center
- email: jlwatts@unomaha.edu
The Milo Bail Student Center is excited to introduce Branden Williams as the new UNO Food Services, Catering Manager starting on August 15th.
Branden comes to UNO with a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University, one of the top three hospitality colleges in the U.S. He has served as Head Chef and Dietary Manager at Charleston Surgical Hospital where he oversaw kitchen efficiency, menu development and catered to special dietary and cultural needs.
He also has experience teaching culinary arts and managing catering operations for Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Virginia. At the college, Branden was responsible for preparing students for careers in the hospitality industry and providing technical instruction relevant to the actual work environment.
Branden will be taking on the position currently held by Vanessa Vasa, whose last day is August 11th. Vanessa has been with UNO since 2014 and has accepted another position outside of the university. We wish Vanessa good luck in her new career and appreciate her service to our team during these past couple of years.
Please feel free to call 402.554.3047 with your requests, questions or ideas for catering. We are looking forward to applying Branden’s creativity, experience and passion for culinary arts to our catering events on campus and helping our customers make their events seamless and memorable.