Frank Suchwala

Chef Frank Suchwala has worked for Penn College since August 1998. Before joining the College, he worked in the food and hospitality industry for over 18 years. He earned degrees in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University and while working at Penn College continued his education to obtain a Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg University.

In May 2009, Chef Suchwala received an Excellence in Teaching Award in recognition of excellence in instruction and quality service to students. Through his varied experience and different work locations throughout the country, Chef Suchwala brings with him real world experiences that will help students succeed. Chef Suchwala is involved with the Penn College Diners’ Club as an advisor and has helped with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank fundraiser “Soup and a Bowl”. Chef Suchwala also worked as a co-developer for a new program field of study in the School of Business & Hospitality, the Business Administration: Sport and Event Management Concentration (BBP).