Ton is currently the interim Associate Dean of the program, tasked with removing roadblocks and barriers for an equitable, inclusive, and diverse experience for faculty, staff, and students. He is a graduate of the Culinary Arts program at SCA and a faculty and staff member since 2016. He was not always in the Culinary world: In fact, it took him 20 years in the corporate world to realize that his passions lied elsewhere. Those corporate years helped him in the hospitality world thankfully – he built a boutique winery that specializes on Rhône varietals and food and wine experiences as well as a catering company. If he had any spare time, he would spoil his friends with food and wine, spend more time with his dogs and travel the world. Born and raised in Turkey, he holds a B.A. in Economics from Boģaziçi University in Istanbul, and M.B.A from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.