Rhonda Destino, President

Rhonda Destino comes to us with over 20 years of experience in non-profits, leadership and grant services expertise. Rhonda and her wife also owned the Buffalonian Food Truck and Catering Company until 2020. They decided to sell their beloved truck during the start of the pandemic as their first child would come in late 2020.

Rhonda holds a master’s degree in public communication from American University in Washington, DC; a graduate-level certificate in Women and Politics also from American University and dual bachelor degrees from SUNY Brockport in Communications and in Political Science.

She is thrilled to be in this role and knows that the local food systems and Commissary Community can play a large role in revitalization of downtown Rochester and in creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to be able to follow their food industry-related dreams.

When Rhonda is not enjoying learning from (and taste testing for) the chefs in The Commissary Production Kitchen and moving the organization’s objectives forward, she loves to spend time with her wife, Kristen (also a Chef) and her daughter, Grace!

Kevin Toole, Director of Culinary Operations

Father of five, grandfather of three. Born and raised in Rochester, Kevin began cooking at Price's Seafood at age of 15. Although never attending culinary school, Kevin was recognized as the 2015 Chef of The Year by The American Culinary Federation and Rochester Professional Chef's. His past employers include Strathallan, Chapels, Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Marriott Thruway, Brook Lea Country Club, Locust Hill Country Club, Mendon 64, 15 years in senior living, and now co-owner of Easy Eats with son Dylan.

Food, dining, parties, special events, and anything that brings friends and family together around a dinner table is what keeps me driven!

The Commissary holds a very special place in my heart especially due to the location. I've always been a huge supporter of downtown Rochester and having the ability to shape its future by way of food entrepreneurship is amazing to me!