Sophy Mae Mitchell

Background

Mitchell, Sophy Mae was born on October 10, 1931 in Sebring, Florida, United States. Daughter of Thomas McKinnon and Sophy Mae (Smith) Mitchell.

Education

Business activity statement, University Florida, 1953. Master of Business Administration in Business and Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Florida State University, 1959.

Career

Unit manager Morrison's Food Service, New Orleans, 1960—1962. District manager Interstate United, Houston, food service specialist St. Louis, 1962—1971, food service specialist, school administrator, 1981. Food service director Interstate United, State University of New York Maritime College, Bronx, New York, since 1981.

Assistant professor business Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1971—1975. Guest lecturer University New Haven Hospitality Department. Advisory council member Bureau Home Econonics, New York City Public School.

Achievements

• Sophy Mae Mitchell has been listed as a noteworthy food service official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer, past director Research and Development Associates Military Food and Packaging. Member of American Business Women's Association, Institute Food Technologists, International Food Service Executives Association (vice president New York Bar.), New York City Restaurant Association (vice president), New York State Restaurant Association (director), National Restaurant Association, Tau Beta Sigma, Beta Sigma Phi.

Connections

Father:

Thomas McKinnon Mitchell

Mother:

Sophy Mae (Smith) Mitchell