Pastry Chef Keli Marks is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Her background includes having worked for many of the top pastry chefs in the United States at establishments that include some of the most esteemed bakeries, restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and culinary schools. All of these incredible experiences have led her to the opening of her own bakery & custom cake shop, Bakery 28, in Cornelius, North Carolina. Bakery 28 is focused on selling baked goods that have exceptional taste, presentation, quality, and service. Chef Keli proudly sources ingredients from local farmers, including several Freshlist farmers, and uses organic, sustainable, and/or fair-trade ingredients when possible.