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WhAT’S hAPPENING IN FOOD SAFETY existing core competencies in the area of rapid antibody and molecular-based diagnostic kit development for the food and beverage industries,” explains Mr. Feldsine. Unlike conventional magnetic purification systems that work by immobilizing the magnetic particles and removing the surrounding liquid, the PickPen removes particles directly from the liquid. The particles can thus be moved rapidly and effortlessly from one stage of the purification to the next. Additionally, introduction of the magnets directly into the sample solution allows for greater particle recovery and improved target isolation. For more information, visit www.biocontrolsys.com. additional expertise in government relations, having served as a senior congressional staff member. After graduating from Vanderbilt University in 1978 with a degree in business administration, he served as the press secretary and the chief legislative aide, respectively, for two US congressmen. Thereafter, he returned to Vanderbilt and graduated from the School of Law in 1983, while serving on the school’s Law Review. Beginning his legal career with one of Chicago’s largest law firms, now know as DLA Piper, Mr. Kleber soon moved in-house to work for a publicly-held food manufacturing company. He then joined Dean Foods Company where he worked for fourteen years, holding the position of vice president, secretary and general counsel. He also served on the company’s operating committee while Dean Foods was headquartered in the Chicago area. After the company was acquired, he was a founding member of a dairy cost consulting firm also based in the Chicago area. (AFFI) since 1999. She also serves as president of the National Yogurt Association, an association that AFFI manages, and has oversight responsibility for the National Frozen Pizza Institute, Frozen Potato Products Institute, International Frozen Food Association, Texas Mexico Frozen Food Council and Food Processing Environmental Conference. She joined AFFI in 1989. Previously, she worked as director, government relations, and legal counsel with the National Food Brokers Association and as legal counsel and assistant to the president at Crest International Corporation. Early in her career, she worked for Salomon Brothers Investment Bankers and for Senator Wendell H. Ford. Ms. Sarasin holds a JD from the University of San Diego and a BA in economics from Smith College. She is a member of the American Bar Association and is admitted to practice law in California and Washington, D.C. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Mexico Frozen Food Council and as chairman of the Food Industry Environmental Council. She also serves on the Boards of Directors of the Produce for Better Health Foundation, the Partnership for Food Safety Education and the National Chamber Foundation. She is a board member and past treasurer of the US Former Members of Congress Auxiliary. Ms. Sarasin also is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100. Previously, Ms. Sarasin served on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). In 1998, she was awarded ASAE’s Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation and was recertified in 2002 and 2005. New CEO Named at American Dairy Products Institute T he association for manufactured dairy products, American Dairy Products Institute, recently announced the appointment of Dale Kleber as the organization’s new chief executive officer. He assumed the new role on October 27. A proven industry leader, Mr. Kleber will be responsible for guiding ADPI’s executive team and furthering ADPI’s mission. Mr. Kleber offers ADPI a diverse dairy industry background with more than 20 years of experience in dairy and food-related businesses, including service as a senior executive officer of one of the country’s largest, publicly-traded dairy companies. During the course of his career, he has practiced as a corporate attorney and brings to the position FMI CEO Search Committee Announces Selection of Leslie G. Sarasin T he FMI (Food Marketing Institute) CEO Search Committee announced its selection of Leslie G. Sarasin as president and CEO of FMI. Ms. Sarasin was presented to the FMI Board at its October meeting in Boston and started in early November. Ms. Sarasin has been president and chief executive officer of the American Frozen Food Institute 944 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | DECEMBER 2008

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