Cura recently welcomed Kevin Dean as the company’s new district manager!

With more than 25 years of experience in managing contract food service operations, Kevin is a trained executive chef who began his career as a culinary specialist with the U. S. Navy.  During his tenure, Kevin received multiple Navy Achievement Medals for his outstanding leadership and catering expertise serving heads of state and foreign dignitaries.

Prior to joining Cura, Kevin managed multiple dining venues, as well as directed housekeeping for a multi-service military lodging facility.

Kevin was a manager and executive chef for Sodexo’s campus dining and senior living divisions where he developed programs to enhance resident life.

As a general manager and executive chef with Aramark, Kevin implemented several influential programs including a catering program designed to drive high impact sales; and a “Roadway of Growth” program to help employees achieve personal and professional goals.

A graduate of Northwood University, Kevin is a volunteer ice hockey head coach for his local high school and assistant coach at Franklin and Marshall College.