AMI Staff

 

The Office of the President oversees the activities of the various AMI departments and the AMI Foundation. The Office of the President also coordinates the Institute's Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
 
J. Patrick Boyle
President and CEO
 
Christl McCarthy
Executive Assistant to the President






The Scientific and Technical Services Group assists members in issues related to meat and poultry inspection. The group also interfaces with USDA and FDA on regulatory initiatives related to inspection. The Scientific and Technical Services Group also manages AMI's research and education arm, the AMI Foundation (AMIF). AMIF is a non-profit research, education and information Foundation established by the American Meat Institute to study ways the meat and poultry industry can produce better, safer products and operate more efficiently. Since its inception in 1992, AMIF has been awarded more than $5 million in research funds from a number of funding sources. AMIF employs experts in science, education and communications to manage research projects and to translate research findings into useful educational opportunities and informational resources for the industry and the public.


James Hodges
Executive Vice President

Scott Goltry
Vice President
Food Safety and Inspection Services

Susan Backus
Director of Research
 


Betsy Booren
Director, Scientific Affairs
 


Andy Milkowski
Director
Health and Wellness



 

The Department of Regulatory Affairs coordinates AMI's efforts with regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, Citizen and Immigration Services, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Food and Drug Administration.

Mark Dopp
Senior Vice President
Regulatory Affairs/General Counsel

William Westman
Vice President
International Trade
 

Lynn Morrissette
Senior Director
Regulatory Affairs
 

Dan McCausland
Senior Director
Worker Safety & Human Resources





Stephen Sothmann
Director of International Affairs
International Trade











Dennis Boik
Director of Environmental and Sustainability Issues
Regulatory Affairs

 



The Public Affairs and Member Services Department handles communication with the media, policy makers and the public on behalf of AMI's member companies. The department also manages member relations, recruitment and services.


Janet Riley

Senior Vice President
Public Affairs and Member Services

Eric Mittenthal
Vice President
Public Affairs


Tonya Allen
Manager
Public Affairs


Eric Zito
Senior Manager, Membership & Exposition Services
Membership
 












The Department of Convention Services and Professional Development educational courses and resources, foodservice and retail marketing activities and supplier services.  In addition, the department coordinates the annual AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition.
 
Marie D. Ternieden, Ph.D
Vice President
Education and Professional Development

Anne Halal
Vice President
Convention and Exposition Services

Sean Stickle
Director
Information Technology


Heather Schoch
Director
Convention and Exposition Services




Rosie Levine
Manager
Convention and Exposition Services


Jessica Mosley 
Program Manager 
Awards and Education

 
Percy James
Manager
Production Center


Allison Koncyzk
Manager, Exposition Sales and
Exhibit Relations

 





The Office of Budget and Finance oversees AMI's annual budget, accounting and annual audit.

Ron Nunnery
Chief Financial Officer







Thao Grimes
Controller




The Department of Legislative Affairs acts as the meat and poultry industry's representative on Capitol Hill. The department also manages the AMI Political Action Committee (AMI-PAC) and publishes the Washington Insider Newsletter. In addition, the department coordinates and sponsors educational tours and briefings focusing on issues important to the meat and poultry industry for congressional staff.

Dale Nellor
Senior Vice President
Legislative Affairs
Dale Nellor


Brandon Beshears
Senior Director
Legislative Affairs





Josh Gifford
Director
Legislative Affairs



 


Philip Giles
Manager
Legislative and Public Affairs