Upcoming Events

Below is the list of events for the current Great Lakes Section IFT year. Please note that dates and locations may be subject to change. Click on the event info link for detailed information.

  1. 46th Annual GLS IFT Suppliers Day 2024, Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek

    May 1 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Officers

Our 2023-2024 Section Officers, Directors and Committee Leaders are listed below:
Office Name Company
Chair Michelle Corey Eurofins
Chair Elect Michelle Corey Eurofins
Secretary Jodi Nickerson Eurofins
Treasurer Jeff Garza Garza Consulting
Director at Large Madison Hocker Dawn Foods
Director At Large Anna Cheely Kalsec
Past Chair Tracy Baker Forthright Development
Student Representative Open
Faculty Representative Jeffrey G Swada Michigan State University
Position Descriptions To learn more about any officer position, please refer to our bylaws for further details.

Committee Chairs

Committee Name
Audit Committee Open
Communications Open
Financial Planning Open
Golf Outing Open
High School Outreach Open
Job Shadow/Industrial Link Open
Membership Tim Johnson
New Professionals Open
Program Committee Open
Scholarship Open
Supplier’s Day Sue Riippa
Supplier’s Day Lela Squire

Volunteer

IFT sections offer a great way to network with other food science and technology professionals. Each section is an extension of IFT that boasts a unique flavor catering to the professional fields represented in a geographic region. There are a variety of opportunities to make an impact, whether you’re interested in a one time, short-term, or a longer-term commitment. Talk to any of your current section leaders about your interest in volunteering. For more information, please contact: greatlakesift@gmail.com.

Resources

A collection of useful professional and student resources. Calendar Items: IFT Coordinated National Calendar Websites: Institute of Food Technologists IFT Research, Reports, & Policy Michigan State University Food Science Club MSU Food Science & Human Nutrition Program IFT Student Association (IFTSA) Forms: GLS IFT Reimbursement Form