Hank Sawtelle

Hank Sawtelle is a Combi Culinary Specialist at Vulcan, a Division of ITW Food Equipment Group, since March 2021. Previously, Hank held roles such as RATIONAL Certified Chef at RATIONAL AG from 2010 to June 2021 and Irinox Certified Chef at Irinox® Professional North America from September 2017 to March 2021. Additionally, Hank served as a Chef Instructor at The Art Institute of Portland from July 2010 to May 2017 and gained culinary experience as an extern and prep chef at wd-50 in August 2008. Hank's background also includes legal expertise as a Senior Patent Attorney at Intel Corporation from June 2004 to January 2008, and as an Associate Solicitor at the USPTO from 2000 to 2004, among other legal positions prior to the culinary career. Hank's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School, a diploma in Culinary Arts from the Oregon Culinary Institute, and a certificate in craft beverage business and management from Portland State University.