John C. Metz Sr. Memorial Scholarship

John C. Metz Sr. was a visionary entrepreneur whose passion for excellence transformed the food service management industry. From humble beginnings, when he founded Custom Management Corporation in 1967, John’s drive and enthusiasm made the company an industry leader and innovator over his trailblazing career.

John worked hard to follow his dreams, providing opportunities to countless others along the way. His contagious zest for life, entrepreneurship, and hospitality excellence left an indelible mark on employees, clients, friends, and family.

The John C. Metz Sr. Memorial Scholarship has been established to honor his remarkable legacy and increase access to professional culinary training as a pathway toward entrepreneurship in the food and hospitality industry.

By investing in the next generation of culinary leaders and innovators, the John C. Metz Sr. Memorial Scholarship aims to inspire and empower students to follow their dreams just as John did – through hard work, opportunity creation, and unwavering love for the food and hospitality industry.