ACTIVE FOOD SAFETY - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Managing Partner

Dr.HalKingisManagingPartneratActiveFoodSafety,anewAdvisoryServicesandDigitalProductscompany,andFounder/CEOofPublicHealthInnovations,apublichealthstrategyanddesigncompany.Dr.KingisalsoanAssociateProfessorofPublicHealthattheUniversityofGeorgiaCollegeofPublicHealth. Dr.Kingisapublichealthprofessionalwhohasworkedintheinvestigationoffoodborneandotherdiseaseoutbreaks(attheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention,U.S.PublicHealthService),performedfederallyfundedresearchonthecausationandpreventionofinfectiousdiseases(atEmoryUniversitySchoolofMedicine,DivisionofInfectiousDiseases),andworkedinthepreventionofintentionaladulterationoffoodsandfooddefenseintheUnitedStatesandforArmyforcehealth(withtheU.S.ArmyReservesConsequenceManagementUnit,20thCBRNECommand). Dr.KingisformallytheDirectorofFoodandProductSafetyatChick-fil-AInc.(anationalrestaurantchainwithover2,000restaurantsand$10billioninannualsales)wherehedesignedandledChick-fil-A'sFoodSafetyManagementProgramfor11years;thetopicofhisfirstbook,FoodSafetyManagement:ImplementingaFoodSafetyPrograminaFoodRetailBusiness(Springer).Dr.Kingisalsotheco-authorandauthorofseveralarticlesandbookchaptersonpublichealthinterventionsincludingnumerouspeer-reviewedresearchpublicationsonthescienceofpublichealthincludingsafefoodmanufacturingandfoodallergencontrolsinfoodservice,andholdsseveralU.S.PatentsandPatentPendingtechnologies,CopyrightsandTrademarks.Dr.King'snextbook,FoodSafetyManagementSystems,willbepublishedJuly2020aspartoftheIAFPFoodMicrobiologySeriesbySpringer. Dr.Kingistherecipientofthe2018NSFInternationalFoodSafetyLeadershipandInnovationAward. Dr.HalKingisManagingPartneratActiveFoodSafetywithover16yearsinEnterprisefoodsafetymanagementleadershipandtherecipientofthe2018NSFInternationalFoodSafetyLeadershipandInnovationAward.HeisFounder/CEOofPublicHealthInnovations(PHI),abookauthor,apublichealthscientist/innovator,andanAdjunctAssociateProfessorofPublicHealth.

Job Titles:

• Expert Advisor
• Founder of JC Rosen Resources

JoanRosenisthefounderofJCRosenResources,aconsultingfirmthatprovidesservicesgloballywithexpertiseinfoodsafety,qualitysystems,postharvesttechnology,andregulatoryaffairsforthefreshproduceandfoodindustries. Previously,JoanwastheDirectorofGlobalFoodSafetyandQuality,ChiquitaBrandsInternational/FreshExpress,whereforover22yearsshehadincreasingresponsibilitiesinkeytechnicalmanagementleadershippositions.Herroleensuredstandardizedqualityandfoodsafetysystemsacrossfreshproducegrowing,packing,processinganddistributionoperationsinNorthAmerica,Europe,LatinAmericaandAsiaincludingcompliancewithcustomer,brandandregulatorystandardsthroughoutthesupplychain. SheservesontheTechnicalCommitteesfortheCenterforProduceSafetyandInternationalFreshProduceAssociation.JoanisaleadinstructorforFSMA'sPreventiveControlsforHumanFood,atrainerfortheProduceRuleandhascompletedForeignSupplierVerificationProgramstraining. ShereceivedherM.Sc.inFoodScienceandPostharvestPhysiologyfromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Davis,andherB.Sc.inFoodSciencefromCornellUniversity.JoanisalsoarecipientoftheInternationalFresh-CutProduceAssociation'sTechnicalExcellenceAwardforherachievementsinadvancingthecommongoodofthefresh-cutindustry,enhancingqualityandfoodsafetyinitiativesandsupportinginnovativetechnologicaladvancements. Previously,JoanledpostharvestresearchprogramsatCampbellSoupCompanyandalsoworkedinflavordevelopmentandapplicationatFlorasynthInc. TonidevelopedRaley'sFoodSafetyandQualityAssuranceprogramsintheearly1990's.AsDirectorofFoodSafety&QualityAssurance,shedirectedtheseHACCP-basedandlaterGFSIcertifiedprogramsfor35+yearswhichincluded120+retailstores,productionbakeryplantanddistributioncenter.

Job Titles:

• Tech Advisor

JoshisaProductDesigner,ProductDeveloper,andProjectManagerwith7yearsexperienceinthefoodsafetyindustry.Puttinguserexperiencefirst,hedesignsandimplementsthebestpossibleproductstoimprovethestateoftheindustry.

Job Titles:

• Avendra 's Founding / Members
• Expert Advisor

Withover30yearsinthehospitality,supplychainandfoodsafetyindustries,KarenbringsexceptionalknowledgeandexperiencetotheActiveFoodSafetyconsultingteam.

Job Titles:

• Expert Advisor

Kristenisadedicatedfoodsafetyprofessionalwith30yearsofdiversifiedexperience,havingheldFSQApositionsinregulatory,third-partyauditing,andthefoodserviceindustry.Shehasworkedforsomeofthelargestfoodservicecompaniesintheworld,includingDardenRestaurantsandCompassGroup.

Job Titles:

• Expert Advisor

Dr.Besterveltisapublichealthprofessionalwhohasworkedinthefieldsofmicrobiology,toxicology,riskassessment,nutritionandmolecularbiochemistry.Shespent23yearsastheChiefScienceOfficerofNSFInternational,aleadingpublichealthsafetyorganizationthatdevelopsAmericanNationalStandardsandcertificationprogramsforfoodsafety,watersafetyandhealthsciences.

Job Titles:

• Consultant
• Expert Advisor

MarjorieJonesisafoodsafetyprofessionalwithover30yearsofindustryexperience.Shehasworkedinallaspectsofthetradefromrestaurantworkertoregulator,Auditor,QualityAssuranceManager,AccountExecutive,AccountManagerandHeadofClientManagement.Marjorie'sprofessionalpassionisworkingwithorganizationstoimprovepublichealthandpreventfoodborneillness. In2021,MarjoriejoinedActiveFoodSafetyasaConsultanttoprovideexpertiseandpracticalsolutionstotoday'sfoodsafetychallengesinthefoodservice,retail,andmanufacturingarenas.In2020,MarjorielaunchedFalconFoodSafety,LLC,toprovideexpertiseandtechnicalsupportinfoodsafety,quality,regulatorycompliance,andthirdpartyauditing. Priortostartingherownbusiness,MarjorieworkedforNSFInternationalfor12yearsasanaccountmanagerandeventually,HeadofClientManagementforthirdpartydomesticandinternationalauditprograms.Marjoriemanagedover$10millioninrevenueandateamofaccountmanagersandtheclientrelationshipsforlargefoodservice,retailfoodandrestaurantcompanies.DuringhertimewithNSF,shealsoworkedcloselywiththeBusinessDevelopmentteaminidentifyingandsecuringnewclients.BeforehertenureatNSF,MarjoriespentthreeyearswithSGSasanAccountExecutivesecuringandmanaginginternationalthirdpartyauditsforU.S.basedfoodretailers. Previously,Marjoriespent10yearswithMarriott&AvendraasaSeniorQualityAssuranceManagerwheresheworkedwithproductqualityandproductspecifications,auditedfoodmanufacturingfacilities,andoversawfoodsafety&qualityfordistributioncenters.Marjorie'sregulatoryexperiencewasgainedasanEnvironmentalSanitarianforthePrinceGeorge'sCounty,MarylandHealthDepartmentwhereshespent9yearsinFoodControlandPlanReview.Inaddition,,shespent2yearsinthePalmBeachCountyHealthDepartmentworkingwithDrinkingWaterRegulations. MarjorieholdsB.S.andM.S.degreesinHorticulturefromVirginiaTech.SheisalsoaRegisteredEnvironmentalHealthSpecialist(REHS)andatwo-timePast-PresidentoftheFloridaAssociationforFoodProtection.

Job Titles:

• Executive
• Chief Technology and Quality Officer at Taco Bell
• Executive Leader and Board Director
• Expert Advisor
• Member of the Board of Directors of Premium Brands Holdings

MaryK.Wagnerisarecognizedexecutiveleaderandboarddirectorwithareputationforcreatinginnovativeproducts,managingrisks,handlingcorporatecrises,andmanagingfoodqualityandsafety.Sheisastrategist,anoperationalleaderandateambuilderwhohasbeenanexecutiveinbrandedglobalretailandconsumerpackagedgoods(CPG)companies.Today,sheleadsMKWagnerandAssociatesInc.,aproviderofsolutionsininnovationandfoodsafety. MaryiscurrentlyamemberoftheBoardofDirectorsofPremiumBrandsHoldings(TSX:PRBZF)(aCanadianspecialtyfoodmanufacturinganddistributioncompany),GriffithFoodsInternational(adeveloperandmanufacturerofsustainablefoodingredientsandsolutions),JonesDairy(amanufacturerofporkandalternativeproteinproducts),SkagitValleyMalting(aproviderofsproutedgrainstothebrewingandbakingindustry),SōRSETechnology(aproviderofauniqueemulsificationsystemutilizedbycompaniesproducingCBDorhopbasedproducts)andBlueNalu(acompanyfocusedondevelopingandmarketingseafoodfromcellculture).ShealsoservesastheChairfortheFoodSafetyAdvisoryBoardforEcolab. InDecember2016,MaryretiredfromStarbucksCoffeeCompanyasSeniorVicePresidentofGlobalProductInnovation,FoodSafetyandQualitywhereshewasresponsibleforcreatingglobalfoodandbeverageproductsforStarbucks'retail,foodserviceandconsumerpackagedgoods.HercontributionshelpedStarbucksberecognizedastheProductDevelopmentManagementAssociation's(PDMA)OutstandingCorporateInnovatorin2014. MarypreviouslyworkedatMars,Inc.asGeneralManagerofMarsBotanical,amanufacturerofcocoaflavanolsupplementssoldthroughretailandinternetchannels. ShehasalsoservedasChiefTechnologyandQualityOfficeratE&JGalloWinery,thelargestwineryintheworld.ReportingtoGallo'sCEO,shecreatedtheirfirstGlobalTechnologyandQualityfunction,whichresultedinalaunchofaGlobalwinestylevarietalmappingtool,aswellasseveralsustainablesolutionsformakingwineandgrowingwinegrapes. AsChiefTechnologyandQualityOfficeratTacoBell,Marycreatedseveralnewproductplatformsfortheirrestaurantsandwasthepointpersontomanagethecompany'sresponsetothehighlypublicizedgeneticallymodifiedcorn(STARLINK)crisisin2000. MarybeganhercareerasanexecutiveinthefoodandnutritionareaofGeneralMillsInc.andamonghervariousrolesservedasVPofR&DandQuality/RegulatoryOperationsatGorton'sSeafood. Amonghermanyboarddirectorships,shehasservedasPresidentoftheInstituteofFoodTechnologists(IFT),FounderandChairoftheNationalGrapeandWineInitiative(NGWI)andFounderandChairoftheHempandCannabinoidScienceInstitute(HCSI).ShewasalsoappointedbytheU.S.SecretaryofAgricultureasCo-ChairoftheUSDANationalAgriculturalResearch,Extension,Education,andEconomics(NAREEE)board. Maryhasapassionforyouthandeducation.ShehasbeenadirectoronthenationalboardofGirls,Inc.andontheboardofthechildren-focusedRedShieldfortheModestoSalvationArmy.ShehasservedasadirectoroftheYosemiteFoundation.MaryiscurrentlyontheboardsofvariousnotforprofitorganizationssuchasWashingtonSTEM,PeaceTreesVietnam,TheTransformingAgeFoundationandSeattle#4Rotary.Shehasbeenacommencementspeakerandfrequentpresentertoindustry,government,anduniversitygroups.Sheistherecipientofseveralawardsforherleadershipinfood,nutrition,andinnovation. MaryholdsaProfessionalDirectorCertificationfromtheAmericanCollegeofCorporateDirectors(ACCD)andisaGovernanceFellowoftheNationalAssociationofCorporateDirectors(NACD).SheisamemberofWomenCorporateDirectors,aswellastheBelizeanGrove. MaryisagraduateofHarvard'sProgramforManagementDevelopment(PMD),andaparticipantintheKelloggFamilyGovernanceprogram.ShehasaBSandMSfromIowaStateUniversityandaPhDfromtheUniversityofMinnesota.

Job Titles:

• Advisory Partner

AsarecognizedleaderintheHospitalityIndustryforover20years,PaulhasheldseniorfinancialandoperationalpositionsinleadingrestaurantbrandslikeCrackerBarrelandFirstWatch. HewastheExecutiveDirectoroftheNationalRestaurantAssociationwhereheledtheServSafeFoodSafetyprogramandworkedwithseveralrestaurantbrandsinallsegmentstohelpdevelopsolutionsfortheirbusinesses.HealsoledIndustrypartnershipswithbothsuppliers,regulatoryauthoritiesande-learningsolutions. PaulisanactiveIndustryboardparticipantforvariousassociationsandboutiqueleadershipconferences.Healsospendstimehelpingemergingbrandsinthefoodservice&hospitalitysectorsandispassionateaboutPublicHealthanddevelopingentrepreneurprogramsforAfrica.

Job Titles:

• Expert Advisor

YaledidhisgraduatestudiesatTexasA&MUniversitywherehisresearchwasfundedbyUSDAthroughtheAnimalScienceDepartment.Hehasyearsofhands-onexperiencesacrossawidevarietyofsupplychains,foodtypes,manufacturingprocessesandcultures.