Davidson Named Associate Director of University Dining Services

David P. Davidson has been named associate director of Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS). Since 1992, Davidson has served as assistant director of Campus Restaurants for HUDS. Under his leadership, Campus Restaurants has grown from 2 to 12 units.

HUDS Director Ted Mayer said, "David has carefully developed a first-rate team of dedicated, knowledgeable professionals whose loyalty is inspired by his leadership and can-do attitude. Under David's leadership, the development of successful new concepts has been part of Campus Restaurants day-to-day operation, all of which translates to satisfied customers, clients who are confident in our abilities, financial strength for our department, and opportunities for our managers and staff. I am confident that David will bring these influences to Dining Services as a whole, helping us to be a lean, strong department whose role in the University will only continue to grow and prosper."

Davidson received the additional honor of being named to the Society for Foodservice Management's board of directors last May. SFM is a national association of more than 1,300 individuals who are "recognized in the industry as possessing the highest standards of professionalism" and "set the industry standards for social responsibility."

Davidson joined HUDS in 1991 as manager of Dudley Café. He presided over Region 2 of SFM (representing the northern New England states) from 1995 to 1998.