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Lonnie T. Lynch (born June 29, 1960) is a regional American chef, writer and aspiring media personality. In addition to his culinary training, he is an expert on the history and culture of eclectic American and Floridian cuisine, including both local and regional variations. Lynch has worked extensively in fine restaurants and country clubs in Boca Raton, Florida; Palm Beach County, Florida; and Dallas, Texas.

Personal life
Lynch was born in Beloit, Wisconsin and was raised there and in Wisconsin by his mother, Joyce Agee. Lonnie was the 2nd youngest of 4 siblings — Debbie, Sue, Wade and Diane. Lonnie joined the Marine Corps at age 17 and trained at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at San Diego, California. Lonnie was stationed at the Naval Air Station at Alameda, California and then transferred to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Camp Pendleton, California — (Nicknamed Geronimo). After 4 years of military service Lonnie moved to Dallas Texas, where part of his family had moved, and soon developed an intense interest in cooking and the culinary arts.

Professional career
Lonnie took a cooks job at Houston’s Restaurant, then moved over to Bennigan's Restaurant. Looking to move up he landed a job at the Registry Hotel, North Dallas, Texas and this is where Lonnie fell in love with the culinary arts and he met the great Chef Henry Boubee of Windows of the World and Ritz Carlton. In 1984 bored at feeling trapped in land Lonnie followed Chef Henry to Boca Raton, Florida to work at the Five Star & Five Diamond; Boca Raton Hotel & Resort. Expanding his culinary training and love of food Lonnie over the years worked at many restaurants and fine country clubs in Palm Beach County. While in Palm Beach County Lonnie was blessed to have met and worked for Walter Schieb, executive chef of the White House; and the talented, unbelievable Steve Galluzi of Caesar’s Palace and Pete’s. Lonnie has been fortunate to have worked with some of the most distinguished cooks, chefs and maître d's in the world.

Social activism
Lynch has prepared banquets for the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS-FL) annual golf tournaments and Christmas parties at Pete’s in Boca Raton, Florida.