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Michael Ruffner

    Personal profile

    About

    Education/Academic qualification

    M.S., Curriculum and Design – ASD, Arizona State University
    2019

    M.S., Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership, University of Idaho
    2012

    B.A., Business Administration and Accounting, California State University San Bernardino
    1989

    External positions

    Branch Manager, Shamrock Foods
    2019 - 2024

    President, Food Services of America
    2009 - 2019

    Vice President Finance, Food Services of America
    2006 - 2009

    Controller, NESTLE-PowerBar
    2002 - 2006

    Compliance Auditor, Deparment of Defence/Litton Industries
    1989 - 2001

    Certifications and Training

    Psychology of Leadership Certificate, Cornell University: 2024

    Service

    • Board Member, Fare Idaho: 2024 - present
    • Economic Development Committee Chair, Meridian Chamber: 2022 - 2024
    • Secretary, Idaho Lodging and Restaurant Association: 2008 - 2023
    • Key Executive Round Table Chair, Meridian Chamber: 2020 - 2021
    • Board Member, Boise Chamber Food and Agriculture Committee: 2020 - 2021
    • Chairman, Visit Boise: 2019 - 2020
    • Chairman, Meridian Chamber: 2016 - 2017
    • Student Advisory Committee, University of Idaho: 2012