Tim Mehlberg

Tim Mehlberg is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as an Advisory Board Member and Consultant for Variety FoodServices since November 2023. With a strong academic background, Tim has been a Hospitality Business Instructor at Michigan State University from August 2019 to May 2024, focusing on mentoring and advising future leaders in the hospitality sector. Prior to this, Tim served as an Associate Professor of Hospitality Management at The University of Akron from August 2006 to June 2019. Tim's extensive industry experience includes roles as New Product Development Manager at Perdue Farms (2003-2006), Corporate Brand Manager at Performance Food Group (2000-2003), and Product Marketing Manager at Gordon Food Service (1986-2000). Tim holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management from Ferris State University, a Master's Degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management from Texas Tech University, and an Executive Business Certificate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.