Leslie Kruk

MANAGER OF FOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP

602-956-0909 ext. 39
leslie@localfirstaz.com

Local First Arizona’s Mesa and South Phoenix community kitchens allow Leslie to tap into more than 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Formerly a pastry chef, baker, and small business owner, Leslie is uniquely skilled at creating process systems that are both efficient and effective. She also enjoys hearing entrepreneurs' stories, cultures, and traditions and how she can help them grow and flourish.

Hometown: De Pere, Wisconsin

What I Love Most About Arizona:
The sun!

Education/Training:
Associate of Occupational Studies in Baking & Pastry Arts
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Master's of Science in Regulatory Affairs

Favorite Movie:
Labyrinth

Favorite Book:
The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon

Favorite Local Business:
Hobe Meats

If I'm Not at the LFA Offices, You Can Find Me:
Playing with my rescue animals, Bartok and Gandalf.

Proudest Moment:
Started my own artisan bread business in 2011, Crust Bakery.

Guilty Pleasure:
Dark chocolate