I joined IFT as a student in 1986. Back then, I was a member of the Longhorn Section and Nutrition Division. Over the years, I have enjoyed the breadth and depth of the regional and technical diversity that IFT has to offer. My job and my interests have changed during my professional career, and IFT has always provided me with opportunities to grow my knowledge and professional networks.
We do sometimes refer to internal IFT jargon too much. New members could find our wording confusing, so I am a…