David Koelling
President
Strategic Dining Services

David, a renowned restaurateur, transformed the fine dining scene in the dinner cruise industry as the COO of Odyssey Cruises in major cities like Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C. He's consulted for prestigious venues including Michael Jordan Golf Centers and Jack Nicklaus’ Wynstone Country Club and founded acclaimed restaurants like The Greenery and Biloxi Grill. His leadership as VP of Corporate Services for Senior Lifestyle Corporation earned industry recognition, including the 2011 Industry Innovator Award from the International Council on Active Aging and the Best of The Best 2012 Award from the Assisted Living Federation of America. With a BA from Michigan State University, David's enterepereneurial spirit has been acknowledged with nomination for Inc. Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year award, and he's been honored by Illinois with the Partner in Eldercare Award for his dedication to providing meals for seniors in neeed.

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