The Audit Committee audits the Conference's financial records annually. It reports its results to the Board, except when a certified public accountant conducts the annual audit.   Audit Committee Chair Position Description

Betsy Craig, Chair

Mark Lebednick, Vice Chair

Create, review, and update a CFP Communications Plan at least once per biennium or as directed by the Executive board, which defines, constructs, develops all types and methods of representing the Conference in public communications by establishing, reviewing, and revising guidelines specific to the needs of the Conference and in relationship to other committees as needed.

Angela Nardone, Chair

Veronica Bryant, Vice Chair

The Constitution and Bylaws/Procedures Committee submits recommendations to improve Conference administrative functions through proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. The Committee reviews proposed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to ensure consistency among the various MOUs, the Conference Procedures Manual, the Constitution and Bylaws and other working documents.

Constitution and Bylaws Procedures Committee Description

Reports

Davene Sarrocco-Smith, Chair

James O'Donnell, Vice Chair

The Digital Engagement and Technology Solutions Committee has the objective of identifying, vetting and recommending digital engagement and technology solutions which brings value to membership, encourages engagement with the Conference, and improves internal engagement with the Conference and improves internal processes. This committee will also work with the Board to identify and prioritize digital technology activities for each CFP Biennial Meeting. Digital Engagement & Technology Solutions Committee Chair Position Description

Enrique Zarate, Chair

Michelle Hill, Vice Chair

The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight in the budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting; and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.   Finance Committee Chair Position Description

Terry Levee, Chair

Michael Pascucilla, Vice Chair

The Food Protection Manager Certification Committee reports to the Board (with Council II oversight) and works with the accreditation organization for food protection manager certification programs to:

Establish and refine policies and standards to which certifiers must conform in order for them to be accredited. Provide Conference input into the development of accreditation standards for certifying organizations specific to food protection manager certification programs. Develop strategies for enhancing equivalence among food protection manager certificates issued by certifiers, and Promote universal acceptance of certificates issued by accredited certifiers.

Food Protection Manager Certification Committee Chair Position

Food Protection Manager Certification Committee Vice Chair Position

Lindy Wiedmeyer, Chair

Lesley Fahey, Vice Chair

The FSMS Committee has the objective of incorporating a Food Safety Management System into everyday activities of retail food establishments and provide ongoing development of resources to assist the food safety community in achieving active managerial control of foodborne illness risk factors.

Mandy Sedlak, Chair

David Morales, Vice Chair

The Issue Committee reviews all Issues submitted in accordance with the Conference procedures before the Conference Biennial Meeting. It assigns accepted Issues to one of the three Councils for deliberation.

Wendy Bell, Chair

Linda Zaziski, Vice Chair

The Nominating Committee selects the nominees for Executive Board positions such as Conference Chair, Vice Chair, and Standing Committee Chairs for Board approval.

The Program Committee assists the Executive Director and Conference Chair in planning and arranging the workshop for the Biennial Meeting.

Veronica Bryant, Chair

Alicia Collins, Vice Chair

The Program Standards Committee shall provide ongoing input to the FDA on issues that arise with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards. The committee shall also serve the Conference by indirectly assisting National Voluntary Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards enrollees in achieving progress towards meeting the Standards.

Carrie Pohjola, Chair

Wendy Bell, Vice Chair

Kenesha Williamson, Vice Chair

The Publications Committee was created to establish guidance for improving Conference publications regarding Conference endorsement, copyright, scientific and regulatory accuracy, and external publication approval.

A position description statement for the Publications Committee Chair is under development.

Tim Tewksbary, Chair

Lester Schonberger, Vice Chair

The Resolutions Committee submits recommendations for resolutions related to Conference administrative functions and meetings. The Board reviews and approves the proposed resolutions before they are submitted to the Conference for action.

Adam Inman, Chair

Chirag Bhatt, Vice Chair

The Strategic Planning Committee develops a strategic plan which includes better ways to market the Conference and proposes short-range and long-range strategic direction using the mission and vision of the Strategic Plan.

Keith Jackson, Chair

Troy Huffman, Vice Chair