David Olds
Associate Professor
Westlake Hall 340
(309) 677-3242
dolds@bradley.edu
http://www.bradley.edu/hospitality/
Ph.D., Foodservice & Hospitality Management, Kansas State University
M.S., Foodservice & Lodging Management, Iowa State University
B.S., Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management, Iowa State University
Biography
Dr. Olds is a former chef with over 20 years of industry experience in many types of foodservice operations. Prior to working at Bradley University, he taught hospitality courses and worked as a research associate at Kansas State University.
Teaching
Dr. Olds teaches classes in hospitality leadership, hospitality practices, and others for the program.
Scholarship
Dr. Olds' research interests include food safety and food security, sustainability in hospitality operations, sensory analysis of food, and consumers' food choices.
Service
Dr. Olds has served as the College of Education and Health Sciences (CEHS) Liaison to the Turner School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, as a member of the University's Gender Equity Task Force, and as the CEHS representative of the University's Sustainability Minor Committee.