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2024 Technical Meeting – Meeting Program
Monday, May 6
General Session
Welcome and Introductions
Presented by Rosalee Del Campo, ADS Staff
Director of Regulatory & Technical Affairs
Chair’s Address
Presented by Dorrie Francis, Litehouse, Inc.
Executive Technical Board Chair
Excel Under Pressure While Building Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership
Presented by Lt. Colonel Kevin Sweeney, Retired U.S. Airforce and Air National Guard

Kevin Sweeney
Food Regulatory Update
Krista Hekking, Covington & Burling
ADS Legal Counsel

Krista Hekking
Dressings and Sauces Flavor Trends
Presented by:
Gerrie Bouchard, IFF
Chris Warsow, Bells Flavors & Fragrances

Gerrie Bouchard

Christopher Warsow
Sauce-101 Workshop
Moderated by Nitin Joshi, PepsiCo

Nitin Joshi
Presented by:
Daryan Johnson, Kagome USA
Tina Richards, Solina
Rachel Smith, Develey Mustard and Condiments

Daryan Johnson

Rachel Smith
Information Open House
Tuesday, May 7
General Session
RTE Regulatory Landscape in the United States
Presented by Frank Yiannas, Former FDA Deputy Commissioner

Frank Yiannas
ADS Risk Assessment Study
Presented by Dr. Don Schaffner, Rutgers University

Dr. Don Schaffner
Microbiological Safety of Sauces and Dressings
Presented by Grant Hedblom, Ph.D., Neogen

Grant Hedblom
Certifications Overview
Presented by Kim Sobotka, QIMA/WQS

Kim Sobotka
Roadmap For a Successful RTE Dressing
Moderated by Michael Ryan, Sauer Brans, Inc.
Presented by:
Jeff Crace, The California Garlic Company – Garlic King
Jeremy Fair, Chesapeake Spice
Keith Neimeyer, T. Marzetti Company
Patty Wehrung, T. Hasegawa USA

Jeff Crace

Jeremy Fair