David A. Mizer is Director of Purchasing for Carnival Cruise Lines and active in various professional associations in the food and beverage industry.

Mary Porter has co-authored several books for Wiley, including The Bar and Beverage Book, Second Edition and Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition.

Beth Sonnier is Director and Chef-Professor at the Food and Hospitality Institute at El Centro College in Dallas, Texas.

Karen Eich Drummond has authored and co-authored numerous books, including Nutrition for the Foodservice Professional, Third Edition; Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition; and the Restaurant Training Manual, all by Wiley.