Alison graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida with a degree in Event/Hospitality Management and a Masters of Health Education from the University of Alabama. She has worked in restaurants and most recently a culinary college both in admissions and as an instructor. Opening Gallery Pastry has ignited one of Alison’s true passions, business consulting. She is also a member of Indy Women in Food.

Chef Ben graduated Summa Cum Laude from Le Cordon Bleu International Culinary Academy with a degree in Pastry Arts. He has been a pastry chef for nearly 15 years; spanning his experience in chocolatiers, hotels, country clubs, and now instructor to future pastry chefs. He has also received gold and medaled in a multitude of American Culinary Federation competitions, is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef, and was most recently inducted into The Disciples of Escoffier elite chef’s society.