Mike McCloud

Mike McCloud has extensive experience in marketing and entrepreneurship. Mike served as the President / CEO of World Food Championships, where they focused on making food competitions a long-term legacy for the culinary industry. Prior to this, they were the President / CEO of MMA Creative Inc since 1990 and the Founder / Principal Advisor of PTT Ventures from 2005 to 2008. Throughout their career, McCloud has acquired two agencies, published a regional business journal, and created/funded new ventures like the World Food Championships and a Food Champ talent firm.

Mike McCloud obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, between 1986 and 1990. Additionally, they obtained certifications as a Certified BBQ Judge, E.A.T Certified, and FoodChamp E.A.T. Instructor from the Kansas City Barbeque Society and the World Food Championships in February 2008.