CulEx 2026 Sponsor Spotlight: Thomas Marek

Thomas Marek is a Platinum level sponsor of the annual Culinary Extravaganza event and a member of the Foundation’s Visionaries Circle. Previously the Global Manager of Corporate Food Services for Ford Motor Company ARAMARK Corporation, Marek has a lifelong interest in culinary arts, which is why he joined the Schoolcraft College Foundation and the Culinary Extravaganza Sponsor Committee. He served two terms as President in 2003 and 2004. He retired in 2005 and earned emeritus status for his continued dedication and support for the Foundation in 2008.

During his term as Board President, the Foundation contributed $2 million to the Vistatech Center’s construction and its state-of-the-art kitchens to kickstart the culinary arts program. He also oversaw fund development campaigns that raised more than $800,000. He generously created the Thomas & Dorothy Marek Memorial Scholarship to honor his late wife in 2012 and continues to donate to the endowment today as a testament to the pair’s commitment to higher education.

Tickets & sponsorships for the CulEx 2026: A Taste of Detroit are available now. To register, please click here.