Cathy Cace, co-owner of Johnny Cace’s Seafood and Steakhouse in Longview, was elected chairman of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

Cace plans to focus on building industry based culinary arts education opportunities in Texas high schools and increasing industry support of the Foundation’s activities.

“We are fortunate to have a leader with Cathy’s expertise and vision,” said Richie Jackson, TRA executive vice president and CEO.  “I am confident that with her energy and enthusiasm as an example, the TRA Education Foundation will continue to grow to meet the needs of students, educators and the industry.”

“High schools are looking for ways to step up to the challenge of providing industry based education opportunities to their students,” Cace noted. “The TRA Education Foundation has a unique role to play in assisting schools to meet that challenge through curriculum, teacher training and resource development.”

“I look forward to working with my colleagues in the restaurant industry and with educators, students and administrators to continue to grow the opportunity for culinary arts education in the state.”

Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation:
It is the mission of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation to serve as the resource arm of the restaurant industry by maintaining educational programs and enhancing the industry’s image to benefit local communities, the state and the foodservice industry. www.restaurantville.com.