Advanced Inspector Boot Camp
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Date
January 9, 2025
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Time
All-day event
About
In this 4-hour session, inspectors will hear live discussions on several topics. This stand-alone virtual training expands on information for experienced inspectors through interactive strategies that engage participants.
What You’ll Learn
- Identify what makes a foodborne illness investigation different from routine work.
- Feel empowered to be a lifelong learner and understand the benefits of this mindset.
Who Should Attend
Manufactured and Retail food inspectors with more than two years of experience.
Who will you learn from?
Danny Ripley
Tennessee Department of Health
Environmental Health Specialist, Foodborne and Enteric Diseases Program, Tennessee Dept. of Health. 25+ years in food safety across private, local, state, and federal sectors. CDC Environmental Health Specialist Network participant since 2003. Manages TN EHS-Net responsibilities. Facilitates foodborne outbreak investigations, conducts response training in TN and surrounding states. .
Adam Inman
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Assistant Program Manager, Kansas Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Lodging. Co-chair, AFDO Retail Food and Package Labeling Committees. CFP Council I member. Secretary/Treasurer, Partners with Common Purpose. Former board member and chair, Manufactured Foods Regulatory Program Alliance. IFPTI Food Protection Fellow. AFDO Junior Board participant.
Troy Huffman
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Retail Food Program Manager, Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment since 2015. 24 years at Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services. State delegate and executive board member, Conference for Food Protection. 20 years contributing to Food Code development. Avid skier, hiker, camper, and scuba diver.
Jennifer Hardy-Tindle
Association of Food and Drug Officials
Training Director, AFDO. 24+ years in learning and development; 20 years at Fortune 50 insurance company, 4 years in food safety. Expertise: instructional design, coaching, consulting, project management, facilitation. Certified in Myers-Briggs and DISC. Passionate about personal development. Creates engaging, customized learning experiences to challenge thinking and improve performance.
Chris Peasley
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Retail Food Program Manager, Georgia Dept. of Agriculture. 30 years retail food industry experience, including management roles at major retailers. Former sous chef. Active in AFDO, AFDOSS, GEHA, and CFP. Oversees team ensuring food safety compliance in Georgia’s retail establishments. Expertise in food safety, regulations, and industry best practices.
Summer Williams
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Food Safety Division Deputy Director, Georgia Dept. of Agriculture. Leads Georgia Food Safety and Food Defense Task Force. Oversees Georgia Rapid Response Team & Recalls Program. 13+ years with Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Food Safety and Agricultural Law Enforcement.
All attendees will earn CEU credits during this live discussion!