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.
Our 2020-2021 Section Officers, Directors and Committee Leaders are listed below:
| Office | Name | Company |
| Chair | Tracy Baker | Forthright Development |
| Chair Elect | Tracy Baker | Forthright Development |
| Secretary | Jennifer Elegbede | |
| Treasurer | Jeff Garza | Garza Consulting |
| Director at Large | Madison Hocker | Dawn Foods |
| Director At Large | Anna Cheely | Kalsec |
| Past Chair | Kelley Putt | Kellogg |
| Student Representative | Madison Palmiter | Michigan State University |
| Faculty Representative | Linda Garrow | Michigan State University |
Position Descriptions
To learn more about any officer position, please refer to our bylaws for further details.
| Committee | Name |
| Audit Committee | Scott Peterson |
| Communications | OPEN |
| Financial Planning | Jeff Garza |
| Golf Outing | John Bailey |
| High School Outreach | OPEN |
| Job Shadow/Industrial Link | Sarah Smith-Simpson |
| Membership/New Professionals | OPEN |
| Program Committee | Chelsey Timm |
| Program Committee | Ana Wiessel |
| Scholarship | OPEN |
| Supplier’s Day | Sue Riippa |
| Supplier’s Day | Lela Squire |
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.
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)
Great Lakes IFT
greatlakesift@gmail.com
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