Background
Lippert, Robert J. was born on May 17, 1932 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Son of Ackley William Matthew and Myrtle (Boddy) Lippert.
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Lippert, Robert J. was born on May 17, 1932 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Son of Ackley William Matthew and Myrtle (Boddy) Lippert.
Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University, 1959. Master of Arts, Central Michigan University, 1965. Educational Specialist, Central Michigan University, 1977.
Executive chef, Mount Pleasant (Michigan) Country Club, 1983-1986;
executive chef, Riverwood Golf Course, Mount Pleasant, 1986-1990;
executive chef, The Embers, Inc., Mount Pleasant, 1957-1967;
instructor, Mount Pleasant Public Schools, 1959-1967;
director/ culinary arts instructor, Mount Pleasant Technology Center, 1968-1995;
instructor, Lansing Community College, 1982-1984;
instructor, Ferris State University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 1996. Executive banquet chef The Embers, Inc., since 1967. President Lippert Consulting and Svc., Mount Pleasant, since 1983.
Honorary professor Michigan State University, 1997.
Active church fund raisers, Mount Pleasant, since 1973, State Special Olympics, 1982-1987. Chef banquets for senior citizens. With United States Navy, 1951-1954, Korea.
Member International Food Service Executives Association, American Academy Chefs (Service award 1990), American Culinary Federation (Central Regional Professional Chef award 1990), Capitol Professional Chefs (president 1985-1989, chairman of board 1990-1991, Chef of Year award 1987, Control Region Humanitarian award), Food Service Teachers (president 1980, 81, 84, board directors 1979-1989), Golden Toque (board directors 1995-1997, secretary since 1998), Michigan Restaurant Association (board directors 1980-1982, 84-85, 93—, Food Teacher of Year award 1981, Distinguished Service award 1996), Michigan Occupational Education Association (board directors 1980-1987, Vocational Teacher of Year award 1986), Michigan Chefs (Jefferson medal 1986).
Married Marie Alphonsine Mantei, April 2, 1956. Children: Robert Junior, Jeffrey Paul, Mark Edward.