Background
Vandever, Jack Lester was born on March 19, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Jack Lester and Lovena (Fry) Vandever.
Vandever, Jack Lester was born on March 19, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Jack Lester and Lovena (Fry) Vandever.
Associate of Applied Science, El Centro, Dallas, 1983.
Executive chef, Joskes Department Stores, Dallas, 1982-1984; sous chef, Brook Hollow Golf Club, Dallas, 1984-1985; executive chef, Willow Bend Polo Club, Plano, Texas, 1985-1987; executive chef, Dallas Museum of Art, 1987-1991; regional chef, Mapelli Brothers, Dallas, since 1991.
Alderman City of Corinth, Texas 1988-1990. Cub scout leader, cub master Boy Scouts American 1986-1991, 89-91. Member American Culinary Federation (certified), Texas Chefs Association (treasurer 1989-1991), National Restaurant Association, Texas Restaurant Association, World Master Chefs Society.
Married Laura Dawn Grothe, August 20, 1977. Children: Elizabeth, Vanessa, Amanda, Jack Lester 111.