TFPA Conference 2023 - Speaker Bios
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Keynote Speaker
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Vickie L. Kloeris, MS, CFS
B.S. in Microbiology; minor in Chemistry from Texas A&M University M.S. in Food Science and Technology from Texas A&M University |
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BACKGROUND
Vickie L. Kloeris retired from NASA where she worked in space food systems for 34
years. For 29 of those years, she served as the NASA manager of first the Shuttle and
then the International Space Station food systems. She has authored and co-authored
numerous scientific publications and has received several awards including NASA’s
highest award, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal in 2019. During her career, she
was twice awarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and received the Johnson
Space Center Director’s Commendation Award. In 2017, she was given an Outstanding
Alumni Award by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at her alma mater, Texas
A&M University.
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Highlights
Vickie has been a member of IFT, the professional organization for food scientists, since
1978 and has received their designation of Certified Food Scientist. She has served in
multiple IFT volunteer roles at the section and division level. At the national level she
has served on the Annual Meeting Scientific Program Advisory Panel; the Continuing
Education Program Committee; the Teaching and Learning Work Group; numerous
award juries and is an IFT Food Science Communicator. She served on the IFT Board
of Directors from Sept 2017- Aug 2020 and in March 2020 was elected to the position of
President Elect. She served as President of IFT from September 1, 2021 until August
31, 2022. She is currently the Immediate Past President of IFT.
Vickie L. Kloeris retired from NASA where she worked in space food systems for 34
years. For 29 of those years, she served as the NASA manager of first the Shuttle and
then the International Space Station food systems. She has authored and co-authored
numerous scientific publications and has received several awards including NASA’s
highest award, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal in 2019. During her career, she
was twice awarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and received the Johnson
Space Center Director’s Commendation Award. In 2017, she was given an Outstanding
Alumni Award by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at her alma mater, Texas
A&M University.
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Highlights
Vickie has been a member of IFT, the professional organization for food scientists, since
1978 and has received their designation of Certified Food Scientist. She has served in
multiple IFT volunteer roles at the section and division level. At the national level she
has served on the Annual Meeting Scientific Program Advisory Panel; the Continuing
Education Program Committee; the Teaching and Learning Work Group; numerous
award juries and is an IFT Food Science Communicator. She served on the IFT Board
of Directors from Sept 2017- Aug 2020 and in March 2020 was elected to the position of
President Elect. She served as President of IFT from September 1, 2021 until August
31, 2022. She is currently the Immediate Past President of IFT.
Other Speakers
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Transportation Update RANDY COFFMAN — 5C CUSTOM LOGISTICS 5CCustom@globaltranz.com |
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With 30 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry, Randy has rightfully earned the term "veteran". With a track record that proves customer service is top priority, Randy prides himself on providing a positive customer experience from start to end. In an ever-changing world of supply chain fluctuations and challenges, it is good to know who your people are. When all is said and done, transportation is a people business and Randy is the right "people" to have on your team.
5C Custom Logistics is a family owned and operated, third-party logistics provider. We are dedicated to improving how businesses ship freight while gaining control and visibility of their supply chain. Through our technology-driven logistics solutions, industry expertise, and extensive carrier relationships across all modes of transportation, 5C Custom Logistics provides the solutions, savings and competitive advantage that enables shippers to respond to customer demands at the speed of business.
5C Custom Logistics is a family owned and operated, third-party logistics provider. We are dedicated to improving how businesses ship freight while gaining control and visibility of their supply chain. Through our technology-driven logistics solutions, industry expertise, and extensive carrier relationships across all modes of transportation, 5C Custom Logistics provides the solutions, savings and competitive advantage that enables shippers to respond to customer demands at the speed of business.
