Education
- Associate, General Studies, Ricks College, 1978
- B.S., Zoology, Brigham Young University, 1980
- Ph.D., Nutrition and Food Science, Utah State University, 1985
Interests
- Dairy Processing: Fluid Milk Products, Sour Cream, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Natural Cheese, Ice Cream, Concentrated and Dried Dairy Products
- Food Safety: GFSI Certification, Quality Systems, HACCP etc.
- Quality Assurance: Specifications, Quality System Auditing, Sampling, Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Testing, Product Retrieval and Recall, Supplier Approval Process
- Food Regulations: PMO, FDA, USDA, USDA Organic Certification, Plant Inspection, Product Labeling, Kosher Certification
- Product Development: Shelf Life Evaluation, Sensory Evaluation, Line Extension, Product Lifecycle Management, Genesis R&D Software
Professional Experience
- Faculty, Department of Animal and Food Science, Brigham Young University‐Idaho, August 2013 – present
- Director of Technical Services, The YoCrunch Company (company part of Healthy Food Holdings), April 2012 – August 2013
- Independent Food Safety and Quality Assurance Consultant, September 2011 – April 2012
- Corporate Director of Quality Assurance, Healthy Food Holdings, April 2007 – September 2011
- Director of Technical Services, WhiteWave Foods (company merged with Horizon Organic), October 2004 – March 2007
- Director of Quality Assurance, Horizon Organic, November 2000 – October 2004
- Corporate Quality Systems Manager, Leprino Foods, November 1993 – November 2000
- Director of Product Quality Assurance, Dairyman’s Cooperative Creamery Association, January 1987 – November 1993
Course Responsibilities
FDSCI 203: Environmental Stewardship
NUTR 150: Essentials of Human Nutrition
FS 180: Survey of Food Science
FS 220: Food Laws, Regulations, and Additives
FS 435: Dairy Processing