Knowledge &
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Center of Excellence
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Subject Matter Experts for Members
ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute is committed to becoming the world’s premier authority on dairy ingredients. As such, we are pleased to introduce a network of seasoned dairy industry professionals serving as subject matter experts capable of addressing a wide range of topics as a key resource to ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute Member organizations.
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Here to Help
ADPI contracts with Center of Excellence subject matter experts on an annual basis based on member needs and the expert’s availability. Subject Matter Experts represent a wide spectrum of disciplines.
Consultations with subject matter experts are free of charge to ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute members within established guidelines. Consultations are limited to designated time constraints per topic and member classification (Processors and Trading Tier 1 Members: 2 hours; All others: 1 hour).
How to Connect
Center of Excellence experts are ready and willing to address ADPI member questions or concerns. Simply identify the individual below that has the expertise you require, and make contact with that subject matter expert by phone or email. Please identify yourself as an ADPI member, and there is no cost for initial consultations. A member may then choose to further engage/employ the subject matter expert directly if more extensive assistance is required and the consultant is agreeable. ADPI staff members of the Center of Excellence are not available for external consulting work beyond their scope within ADPI.
Subject Matter Experts: Areas of Expertise
- All
- Business Development
- Butter
- Cheese
- Dairy Economics and Markets
- Dairy Processing
- Food Safety and Quality
- Functionality and Applications
- Human Nutrition
- Pediatric and Medical Foods
- Product Standards
- Risk and Supply Chain Management
- Sensory and Flavor
- Sustainability and Environment
For questions or to schedule consultations:
KJ Burrington
Vice President of Technical Development
kburrington@adpi.org | 630.530.8700 x225
Disclaimer: Many of the Center of Excellence resource professionals are not employees of ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute and are independent consultants. As such, ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute will not be privy to communications between Center of Excellence resource professionals and individual members, and ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute disclaims any responsibility or liability in connection with or stemming from such consultations. All Center of Excellence resource professionals, whether directly employed or on a consultant basis are bound by confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements.