Certified Master Chef, Ron DeSantis, is the Chief Culinary Officer at Hungry Planet, a company specializing in chef-crafted plant-based meats. 

He is a former U.S. Marine, and self-proclaimed flexitarian, who found his culinary passion later in life. In his over 25-year career he has served as a guest chef at Camp David and the White House, a CIA instructor, and a Director of Culinary Excellence at Yale University. He has partnered with some of the nation's top brands, including Coca-Cola, Hormel, and now Hungry Planet, driving concept design and the development of innovative, healthy cuisine for kids and adults alike. 

Listen as we chat with Chef Ron about plant-based cuisine, the importance of discipline in developing your craft, and experiencing food through different cultures.