Throughout his distinguished career in Academia and Industry, Dr. William Benjy Mikel has impacted untold numbers of students and professionals through his involvement as a teacher, meat judging team coach, counselor, and consultant.  His academic pursuits have taken him to dozens of countries to initiate partnerships with international institutions and identify students for academic exchange programs in Agriculture.  In addition, Benjy’s novel approach to education and student development has resulted in the advent of numerous innovative programs to develop and prepare students for careers in the meat and food industry, including but not limited to the creation and implementation of the first Taste of RMC, which subsequently transformed into the Iron Chef Product Development Competition.

Continuing the Legacy

Dr. Mikel has requested that proceeds from the fund be used toward the Youth Programs Endowment Fund to support student activities.