Rene Marquis, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC, serves as the National President of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) for the 2023–2024 term. As the first ACF national president with a military background, he brings extensive experience in military culinary leadership and international competition, with a strong focus on advancing certification standards, chef education, and professional collaboration.

Born in Lewiston, Maine, he is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. During his service in the U.S. Army, he led the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team to multiple gold and silver medals at international competitions such as the Culinary Olympics and the World Culinary Cup.

He has served as a judge in numerous culinary competitions and as a certification evaluator. He is also known to the public for winning on the television show “Cutthroat Kitchen.” Currently a corporate chef for Land O’Lakes, he remains active in the culinary community, supporting the next generation of chefs and advancing the profession.