Matthew Seasock, CEC®, an ACF-Certified Executive Chef®(CEC®) from Inkster, Michigan, is executive chef at The Northwood Club in Dallas, Texas. He earned an associate degree in applied science from Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Mich., with a certificate in culinary arts in 2005. He is an avid competitor and was part of the USA National Team that placed 3^rd in the world at the 2014 Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg, with 2 Gold medals.  He has won numerous medals in ACF-approved culinary competitions, including a gold medal and Best of Show at the 2012 Ben E. Keith Culinary Salon, Fort Worth, Texas. He is an ACF national member.