Keith Mandabach
Courses Taught:
- HRTM 4240V - Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism
- HRTM 5420 - Planning Research in Hospitality and Tourism
- HRTM 4410 - Hospitality Cost Control
- HRTM 4235 - Club Management
- HRTM 4310 - Beverage Management
- HRTM 4910 - Internship Seminar
Areas of Research Focus:
- Rural Tourism
- Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism
- Culinary Education
- Restaurant and Bar Management
Dr. Keith Mandabach is a Certified Chef and Hospitality Educator at The School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management at New Mexico State University since 1998. His passion for his award-winning teaching is celebrated and recognized by his students, colleagues, and industry professionals. Beyond his role as an educator, Dr. Mandabach assists restaurant and bar owners as a consultant, is the project director for a USDA Sustainable Rural Development AES grant, an accomplished presenter at industry and academic conferences and publishes academic and industry articles on a wide variety of topics. Dr. Mandabach travels the world studying hospitality and tourism as well Faculty-led trips to Florence, Italy.
Education:
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies with an Emphasis in Higher Education and History of Culinary Education in the US, University of Houston, 1998
- M.S. in Hospitality Management and Finance, University of Houston, Conrad Hilton College, 1991
- B.S. in Hotel/Restaurant Management, St. Edwards University, 1989 and AGS Houston Community College, 1988
Honors & Awards:
- ICHRIE Herman Breithraupt Outstanding Foodservice Educator Award, 2005.
- ACF Presidential Award, 2007.
- Hernandez Outstanding Mentor Award, 2011.
- NM State University Research Council Award for Exceptional Achievements in Creative Scholarship Activity, 2022.