Adolph (Steve) Volk was born in 1925 in New York. He served 20 years in the military, enlisting in the Navy from 1942 to 1946 with 38 months of combat in the pacific.He was with the US Air force from 1946 to 1962.20 years of service retired with 100% disability. He is a member of the American Academy of Chefs and California Capital Chefs Association. He is a graduate of the University of Berkley, CA and the culinary Institute of America. His many culinary awards include the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique Awards, the Culinary Olympic Gold Medal worldwide, and silver and bronze medals at the Worlds Fair in Vancouver, British Columbia