Friends,

I am writing to tell you that, as of today, I am no longer serving as the Executive Director of the Wine and Food Foundation of Texas (WFFT).  I am, however, thrilled to announce that my recent separation will allow me to pursue some exciting new opportunities, including working with an up-and-coming consulting group in the food & beverage industries and other innovative endeavors using my expertise and relationships I have been so fortunate to develop over the years.

I do want to take this opportunity to say how proud I am of my three years at WFFT and all that was accomplished during this time. The successes are many, including:

• having the most successful philanthropic year in 2013 – awarding more than $160,000 to many deserving chefs, sommeliers, and causes;
• sending several sommeliers to study in France and Italy with renowned winemakers and educators, and many local cooks to intern with great chefs like Michael Mina (Mina Group), David Chang (Momfuku), Tyson Cole (Uchi), and Jason Dady (Bin 555);
• increasing the WFFT membership almost four-fold and starting the High Plains Chapter in North Texas; and
• hosting some of the Foundation’s most successful events, including Big Reds & Bubbles and Tour de Vin, and starting a new one, Cowboys & Gauchos, all of which introduced many local, talented, and up-and-coming chefs and restaurants to our attendees.

None of this could have been accomplished in such a short amount of time without the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, so many great volunteers and hard-working interns, and the most amazing staff I have had the honor of working with – a big shout out and many, many thanks to Donaji, Jennifer, Becca, Melissa, Cathleen & Morgan!  I am so proud of all of your hard work and our amazing accomplishments.  The six of you truly made my job fun, exciting and worthwhile. You inspired me every day and I would be honored to work with each of you in the future.

During my time at WFFT I have learned a lot, made so many friends, and shared plenty of amazing food & wine. I am very thankful for having had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to work and enjoy many good times with all of you in the future.

Now I am reaching out to you to ask for your help. If you or anyone you know of is looking for someone who is dedicated, hard working and available, please pass my name along or send them my way.  In return, I am offering you my service; if there is something you need or anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.  You have all done so much for me in my role at WFFT; I want to give back to you.

Thank you in advance for your help.  I hope to catch up with you individually soon!

T. Marshall Jones
Eat well and drink even better

For now, please contact me at:
tmjen555@gmail.com
(512) 694-0491