Has worked with First Lady Michelle Obama's Chefs Move To Schools campaign
Has served as a culinary council member for the New York City Food Bank
Has supported the non-profit organization Share Our Strength
Named the first-ever Grand Champion of "Chopped" on the Food Network
Quote: "[Regarding his mother's inspiration in the kitchen] "She made certain I knew my way around the kitchen․ I believe she never wanted me to depend on anyone for a meal as others depended on her․""
After gaining international acclaim and accolades, he established Madison Cowan LLC in 2004, a culinary production company that oversees licensing and consulting
Has provided culinary services to various celebrities, including Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Woddy Allen and Donna Karen