John Vogelmeier

John Vogelmeier currently serves as Vice President of Culinary Services at Discovery Senior Living, a position held since April 2024. Previously, John was Regional Vice President of Operations at CCL Hospitality Group and a Certified Restaurant Advisor at The Restaurant Heroes. John's extensive experience includes leadership roles such as Corporate Regional Director at Integral Senior Living/Solstice Senior Living, where strategic guidance was provided for the establishment of 32 independent living communities and improvements in dining experiences. As Chief Food Officer at Mache Pit Hospitality, John was also a franchise owner of Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Earlier, John held various significant roles in food and beverage operations at Vi, First Hospitality Group, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Winegardner & Hammons, demonstrating a strong background in culinary management, operational efficiency, and customer service enhancement. John holds an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America and further education from St. Joseph's College.