Our Team
Culinary Excellence
Get to know the culinary team at Shawnee State University. See the vast amount of knowledge and talent we have assembled to bring cutting edge and delicious meals to your table each and every day.
D.J. Martin
Food Service Director
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About D.J.
Seth Lute
Executive Chef
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About Seth
Seth has over 20 years of experience in the culinary world. He was born in Portsmouth, OH and raised in Friendship, OH. He is excited to be back in Portsmouth as the Executive Chef at Shawnee State. Seth attended Pennsylvania Culinary Institute early in his career. Seth and his wife, Megan, have a daughter who is 3.5 years old, 2 dogs and 2 cats. When Seth is not working, he enjoys being outdoors hiking, camping and gardening. Seth spent 3 years of his life hitchhiking across the country and sleeping in a tent! He made it coast to coast 6 times and has many good stories to tell!
Aida Valle
Catering Manager
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About Aida
Aida was born and raised in Freemont, OH and recently relocated to the Portsmouth from Columbus. Aida has 18 years of experience at esteemed venues all over Ohio and Florida. She worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning, which was one of her favorite jobs! Aida fell in love with catering because it gives her a creative outlet and she is excited to be the Catering Director here at Shawnee State. When Aida is not working she spends time at the Casino, local shops or with her nine grandkids.
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