Tom Farrell – Executive Chef / Dining Team

Start Date: December 2024
Born: Battle Creek, MI
Favorite thing about working with residents: Their positive outlook 
Described by Coworkers: Focused
Something People Don’t Know: I attended a 3-year Bible College
Dream Trip/Vacation: Italy
Favorite Meal: Veal Chop
Favorite Holiday Tradition: Someone else cooking
Biggest Influence: My family 
Most Proud of: Raising my children
Dinner with any Person (living or historical): Mark Twain
On Their Bucket List: Auto racing
Family: Married with children
Favorite Quote: “Never put off until tomorrow, that which can just be done the day after tomorrow.” – Mark Twain
What his supervisor says: “Tom’s passion for creating great food and his ability to strive through high pressure situations with ease makes him a valued member of the dining team”- Richard Applegate, Director of Dining Service