Honorees
Joe Domenico
Honorary Chairperson
Senior Vice President &
General Manager
Bally's & Caesars Atlantic City
Joe Domenico is a 29 year veteran of Harrah’s Entertainment. Over the course of his tenure with the company, Joe has been involved in every financial and operational aspect of the casino gaming industry.
A graduate of Rutgers University, Joe began his career with Harrah’s Atlantic City as a Casino Income Control Clerk and worked his way up to Vice President of Finance. In 1998 Joe was tapped to be Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah’s East Chicago Resort where he presided over extensive expansions to the hotel, conference center, and casino. From there Joe was tapped to manage Harrah’s Joilet Resort, once again overseeing extensive renovations and improvements.
In 2007, Joe returned home to Atlantic City, where he has served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino.
In addition to his impressive career accomplishments, he has served his community philanthropically as either a board member or supporter of numerous charities including the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation, The United Way of Atlantic County, and the Bacharach Hospital Foundation.
Joe has been married to his wife Carol for 26 years. He and his wife are the proud parents of two children, Christina and Joey.
The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation looks forward to honoring Joe Domenico for his leadership in the casino Industry, his dedication to the community, and his exceptional support of the Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala.
Aaron McCargo Jr.
ACA Honoree
Host of Food Network's
Big Daddy's House
Former Academy of Culinary Arts student and Camden native Aaron McCargo, Jr. competed on and won season four of The Next Food Network Star in 2008, beating out thousands of culinary hopefuls for the ultimate dream job – his own Food Network show. Big Daddy’s House premiered August 3, 2008 and ranked as the number one “In the Kitchen” weekend show during its initial six-episode run. Food Network renewed the show for a second season, which premiered January 4, 2009.
On Big Daddy’s House, Aaron shares his passion for big, bold flavors and fun, family cooking. From comfort foods to barbeque favorites to breakfast delights, Aaron whips up mouth-watering recipes inspired by many years of culinary experience and his fun-loving family while bringing a down-to-earth vibe and warm smile to the kitchen. Whether cooking with his children, relatives, friends, or even by himself, big food and big fun reign supreme.
Aaron has been featured on numerous national news programs including The Today Show, Regis and Kelly, and Rachael Ray. His rise to fame has been covered everywhere from The New York Times, to ESSENCE Magazine.
Besides hosting his show, Aaron is a contributor to ESSENCE Magazine and devotes his time to the Great American Dine Out and with Share Our Strength to help over 12.6 million children in their fight against hunger. The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and the Academy of Culinary Arts are greatly looking forward to celebrating Aaron’s impressive accomplishments and community involvement at the 27th annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala.
