With over 20 years of experience in food science, food safety, and food and agriculture policy, Dr. Thesmar provides leadership for FMI’s retail, wholesale and product supplier members on scientific and technical issues such as food safety training programs, regulatory strategy, recall plans and management, crisis management, research, and health and well-being programs. 

Dr. Thesmar earned a Ph.D. in Food Technology from Clemson University, a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Winthrop University, a bachelor’s degree in Food Science from Clemson, and she is a Registered Dietitian.  Dr. Thesmar is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists, an active member of the International Food Protection Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  

Lucelena Angarita is the Director of Community Engagement at GS1 US, working with food companies across Retail Grocery and Foodservice sectors to increase data quality, operational efficiencies, and full supply chain visibility.  She is an Industrial Engineer and Lean Six Sigma Certified Black Belt, with over 21 years’ experience in Program Management and process improvement, and 9+ years’ experience in Food Safety & Quality, as well as adoption of GS1 US Standards. 

Prior to joining GS1 US, Lucy served as Director of Supply Chain systems & Standards for IPC, Subway’s Supply Chain arm.  She lead a team that implemented an end-to-end traceability program with all supply chain partners through the use of GS1 Standards.  Prior to IPC, Lucy served as Manager of Global Training Projects as well as in the IT Department at Burger King Corporation. 

Ashley Eisenbeiser is a food scientist specializing in food safety.  In her role as senior director of food and product safety programs for FMI-The Food Industry Association, Ashley serves as a subject matter expert for food and product safety for FMI’s food safety programs and provides support for FMI’s retail, wholesale and product supplier members on food safety training, technical services, regulatory compliance, and industry research and resources. 

 Prior to joining FMI in June 2013, Ashley served as a Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension where she planned, delivered, and evaluated community nutrition, health, and food safety educational programs.  Ashley is a Certified Food Scientist and received her Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology from Virginia Tech.

 Ashley serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Partnership for Food Safety Education and is a member of several professional association including the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).  

Doug Baker is a food retail industry relations vice president for  FMI - The Food Industry, where he facilitates professional, non-competitive collaboration among member communities across private brands and technology issue areas. In addition to his oversight of the private brands council and their efficiency-driven initiatives to encourage brand owner innovation, Doug also leads FMI’s CIO Technology Board efforts related to omnichannel commerce facilitating benchmarking, research studies, and other collaborative projects that enable the path to modern retailing. Prior to FMI, Doug began his career in the food retail industry in 1984 as a bagger with Fry’s Food Stores. His 30+ years in grocery retail have included leadership roles at Fry’s, Kraft/Nabisco and Federated Group. Baker holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, and throughout his career, he has focused on retail operations, consumer packaged goods manufacturing and private brand development and marketing. 

Liz Sertl is Sr. Director, Community Engagement, at GS1 US, the not-for-profit information standards organization, and has more than 20 years of experience in the CPG industry. Working closely with supply chain partners in the retail grocery and foodservice industries, Liz facilitates collaboration best practices and guidelines that help companies improve product traceability and supply chain visibility through the adoption of GS1 Standards. 

With over 20 years of experience in food science, food safety, and food and agriculture policy, Dr. Thesmar provides leadership for FMI’s retail, wholesale and product supplier members on scientific and technical issues such as food safety training programs, regulatory strategy, recall plans and management, crisis management, research, and health and well-being programs. 

Dr. Thesmar earned a Ph.D. in Food Technology from Clemson University, a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Winthrop University, a bachelor’s degree in Food Science from Clemson, and she is a Registered Dietitian.  Dr. Thesmar is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists, an active member of the International Food Protection Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  

Liz Sertl is Sr. Director, Community Engagement, at GS1 US, the not-for-profit information standards organization, and has more than 20 years of experience in the CPG industry. Working closely with supply chain partners in the retail grocery and foodservice industries, Liz facilitates collaboration best practices and guidelines that help companies improve product traceability and supply chain visibility through the adoption of GS1 Standards.