Collin McDowell

Collin McDowell is an accomplished professional in the restaurant and food safety training industry with extensive management experience. Currently serving as an Instructor & Proctor at Elite Food Safety Training and General Manager & Sommelier at RARE Italian, McDowell has also held significant leadership roles such as Vice President at Restaurant Sherpas and Director of Operations at CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc., where sales reached $42 million. McDowell has contributed to charitable initiatives as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the CraftWorks Foundation, facilitating over $5 million in grants to combat hunger and homelessness. With a comprehensive background managing diverse restaurant brands and a solid educational foundation from the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Iowa, McDowell demonstrates a commitment to exceptional service and community impact.