Raised in Chicago, he now lives in New York City where he promotes eggs to the culinary press.
Helmer currently holds the Guinness world record for the fastest omelette cooker,[1] having made 427 omelets in :30 minutes.
[4] Helmer has appeared on the Food Network and Oprah and television programs worldwide.
He was also a spokesperson for the American Egg Board and, prior to his retirement, worked with his successor to that role, Jeffrey Saad.
[1] In 2011, Helmer was invited to do a demonstration at the White House in a "play with your food" session.