Culinary School of the Rockies Acquired By Triumph Higher Education Group

Aspiring chefs throughout the United States will find world-class classical culinary training at their own Culinary School of the Rockies (CSR) with the recent acquisition of the school by Triumph Higher Education Group (Triumph HEG), a seasoned Chicago-based management group dedicated to developing global post-secondary educational institutions.

“I believe that Triumph HEG will be an excellent steward of CSR and all we have created and built over the past 19 years.”

Building on the success of CSR and pending necessary regulatory approvals, Triumph HEG plans to transition the school to the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. A professional school for culinary and baking, it will offer a rigorous, accelerated program focused exclusively on classical culinary training and proficiency in the skills and techniques sought by employers. The school will combine CSR’s outstanding programs and its emphasis on local sustainable cuisine with interactive delivery, distinguished instructors, and affordable tuition.

“CSR is representative of the small, innovative, high quality culinary schools that will define the Auguste Escoffier Schools of Culinary Arts,” said Paul Ryan, president of Triumph HEG. “The next generation of culinary education will emphasize sustainable cuisine, and CSR’s unique farm-to-table program is a model we will implement in each Escoffier school.”

Triumph HEG plans to launch the Auguste Escoffier Schools of Culinary Arts in the United States and internationally through affiliations with the Escoffier Foundation and Museum, and with Michel Escoffier, its president and great grandson of Auguste Escoffier, the icon of modern French cuisine.

“Triumph’s affiliations with the museum and Michel Escoffier will enhance our current offerings and open up exciting opportunities for students,” said Joan Brett, CSR’s founder. “I believe that Triumph HEG will be an excellent steward of CSR and all we have created and built over the past 19 years.”

Brett will remain at CSR as a consultant. CSR’s Culinary Arts, Chef Track, Pastry Arts, Pastry Track and Home Cook Classes and workshops will all remain in place. The school will continue to demonstrate its support for local agriculture by buying from local artisans, farmers and producers.

“We are committed to becoming an active member of the Boulder community,” said Jack Larson, executive chairman of Triumph HEG, “and look forward to serving students and employers, as well as community organizations, while supporting the local economy.”

About Triumph Higher Education Group

Triumph Higher Education Group, a subsidiary of Triumph Capital, LLC is dedicated to developing global post-secondary education that is innovative, high quality and affordable. The company is managed by a team of professionals who have decades of experience in launching and cultivating highly successful career-focused schools, both on-ground and online. It is focused exclusively on providing rigorous curriculum designed to develop the skills necessary to meet significant employer demand. http://www.triumpheducation.com

About Culinary School of the Rockies

Since its professional program started in 1996, Culinary School of the Rockies has graduated more than 900 students. In 2010, more than 100 students will graduate from its nine professional programs. It also offers over 160 classes annually to home cooks. It will celebrate its 20^th anniversary in Fall 2011. For more information, visit http://www.culinaryschoolrockies.com/

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