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Frozen Potato Products Institute

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The Frozen Potato Products Institute (FPPI) is the specialized trade association dedicated to representing and advancing the interests of the frozen potato industry. FPPI’s activities focus on government relations, international trade, scientific research and statistical analyses. FPPI is comprised of the leading makers of frozen potato products, including Cavendish Farms, J. R. Simplot Company, Lamb Weston and McCain Foods USA.

For additional information, please contact FPPI Executive Director Dr. Donna Garren at dgarren@frozenpotatofacts.org or (703) 821-0770.

AFFI Governance

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2017-2018 Officers

Chair

Stan Firestone
Firestone Pacific Foods, Inc.

Vice Chair

Bob Ashmun
National Frozen Foods Corp.

Past Chair

Larry Cope
Clear Spring Foods, Inc.

International Frozen Food Association

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The International Frozen Food Association (IFFA) is the international organization dedicated to advancing the interests of the frozen food industry worldwide. The association’s membership includes frozen food companies, associations, individuals and suppliers. The members share a common belief in the future of frozen food trade and have a desire to maintain open discussions on trade, technology, legislation and regulation.

IFFA is a non-governmental organization (NGO) recognized by the United Nations (U.N.). NGOs participate in U.N. sanctioned activities including the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the international food standard setting organization. IFFA has been an active participant in Codex-related activities since its inception in 1974.

For additional information, please contact IFFA Interim Director General Dr. Donna Garren at (703) 821-0770.

Contact AFFI

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American Frozen Food Institute
2000 Corporate Ridge
Suite 1000
McLean, VA 22102
tel: (703) 821.0770
fax: 703.821.1350
e-mail: info@affi.com

Office of the President:
Alison Bodor
President & CEO
direct: (703) 635-0950
e-mail: abodor@affi.com

Betty Cabrera
Administrative Manager
direct: (703) 635-0950
e-mail: bcabrera@affi.com

Scientific & Regulatory Affairs:
Dr. Donna Garren
Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
direct: (703) 835-2077
e-mail: dgarren@affi.com

Dr. Sanjay Gummalla
Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
direct: (703) 835-2018
e-mail: sgummalla@affi.com

Emma Gregory
Senior Manager of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
direct: (703) 835-2022
e-mail: egregory@affi.com

Legislative Affairs:
Chelsee Woodey
Vice President of Legislative Affairs
direct: (703) 835-2165
e-mail: cwoodey@affi.com

Industry Development:
Brandon Partridge
Senior Vice President of Industry Development
direct: (703) 835-2413
e-mail: bpartridge@affi.com

Brynn Horne
Vice President of Conferences
direct: (703) 835-2106
e-mail: bhorne@affi.com

Diana Merlos
Administrative Coordinator
direct: (703) 835-2152
e-mail: dmerlos@affi.com

Communications:
Adrienne Seiling
Vice President of Communications
direct: (703) 835-2407
e-mail: aseiling@affi.com

Sarah Hostetter
Coordinator of Communications
direct: (703) 835-2081
e-mail: shostetter@affi.com

Finance:
Tom Kearney
Chief Financial Officer
direct: (703) 835-2666
e-mail: tkearney@affi.com

Affiliated Organizations

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AFFI’s work to promote and advance the frozen food industry’s public policy agenda includes managing numerous affiliated organizations focused on specific frozen food products and issues.

Each AFFI affiliated organization is headed by its own leadership and offers a diverse range of services, programs and initiatives designed to meet their unique public policy needs and engage the public.

More information on the mission and activities of AFFI’s affiliated organizations is available through the websites for each group.

AFFI Staff

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Office of the President
Alison Bodor, President & CEO
Betty Cabrera, Administrative Manager

Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Donna Garren, Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Sanjay Gummalla, Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
Emma Gregory, Senior Manager of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs

Legislative Affairs
Chelsee Woodey, Vice President of Legislative Affairs

Industry Development
Brandon Partridge, Senior Vice President of Industry Development
Brynn Horne, Vice President of Conferences
Diana Merlos, Administrative Coordinator

Communications
Adrienne Seiling, Vice President of Communications
Sarah Hostetter, Coordinator of Communications

Finance
Tom Kearney, Chief Financial Officer

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2017-2018 Officers

Chair

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Past Chair