Our LeadershipMembers of our Board of Directors serve as organizational stewards that help shape IFT and the professions of food science and food technology.

They come together to network, learn, and share their collective wisdom to ensure that our vision — a safe and abundant food supply contributing to healthier people everywhere — becomes a reality.

Explore the background and achievements of our board members below. Interested in becoming involved? Learn how you can become a member of this dynamic leadership team.

Officers

Roger Clemens
President

Bruce Stillings
Treasurer

John Ruff
President-Elect

Barbara Byrd Keenan
Executive Vice President and Ex Officio Member

Robert (Bob) Gravani
Past President

Martha Rhodes Roberts
Chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees

Members

Catherine Adams Hutt

Robert Ross

Collin Dennis

Marilyn Schorin

P. Michael Davidson

Craig P Sherwin

Brenda Knapp-Polzin

Justin Shimek

Douglas L Marshall

Barry Swanson

Linda S. Perucca

Raymond Winger


Student Members

Jennifer Willig
President, IFTSA

Matthew Cael
President-Elect, IFTSA

Andrea Bouma
Past President, IFTSA

Sheri Schellhaass

IFT is the ultimate network…a community of professionals who share the common focus of food and the enrichment that comes from the many and varied experiences of members in the field.

Sheri Schellhaass
General Mills
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