Benjamin J. Whitmore

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Program Coordinator/Associate Professor at North Dakota State College of Science

Fargo-Moorhead, United States

Overview

Benjamin Whitmore is an award-winning Certified Executive Chef® and the Program Coordinator for Culinary Arts at North Dakota State College of Science. He combines his leadership in higher education and passion for lifelong learning—currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education—with years of practical experience as the former owner and operator of BLG Concessions, LLC.

Outside of his professional life, Benjamin is a dedicated father who has actively supported his sons scouting journey. His personal interests are diverse, ranging from the technical field of culinary arts to a fascination with space exploration, particularly the work done by NASA. He also engages with his professional community through the American Culinary Federation.

He was recently named the Post-Secondary Professional of the Year by the North Dakota Association for Technical Education.

Personality Overview

Self-Disciplined

ROI Seeker

Detail Oriented

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Culinary Education
As Program Coordinator and professor, he is deeply invested in training the next generation of chefs, backed by his ongoing pursuit of a Doctorate in Education.
Career & Technical Education
His Master's degree focused on this area, and he was named Post-Secondary Professional of the Year for his contributions to career and technical education (CTE).
Food Entrepreneurship
His experience as the owner of BLG Concessions, a food truck business, highlights his hands-on knowledge of the food and beverage industry.

Media Appearances

NDSCS Culinary Arts Program Coordinator Named NDACTE Post‑Secondary Educator of the Year. Featured in North Dakota State College of Science (ndscs.edu)

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Work History

7-2024
Program Coordinator/Associate Professor at North Dakota State College of Science
3-2022
Associate Professor at North Dakota State College of Science
6-2020 - 3-2022
Assistant Professor at North Dakota State College of Science
9-2013 - 7-2021
Business Owner at BLG Concessions, LLC

Education

1-2025 - 12-2027
Doctor of Education - EdD from University of North Dakota
1-2021 - 12-2022
Master of Education - MEd from Valley City State University

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