Kirk O'Donnell has been working in the baking industry for nearly 40 years. Inspired by the baking prowess of his paternal grandmother, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Bakery Science and Management from Kansas State University. He then worked for over ten years as a Production Supervisor, Production Superintendent, and then Plant Manager for a high-speed bakery manufacturing operation. He then worked for the American Institute of Baking (now known as AIB International) for 24 years as an Instructor, Consultant, and Director of the Baking School. During the final years of his tenure with AIB International, he focused on reaching out to the bakers outside of the USA; and he has traveled to nearly all of the Latin American nations, Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, and other various nations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He is now working as an independent consultant and can be reached via email at learnerbaker2479@gmail.com
