Provisioner Podcast

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is a nonprofit trade association working to create new opportunities and develop existing international markets for U.S. beef, pork, lamb and veal, join Erin Daley for "Update on EU Beef Agreement".

Brian Rodger, corporate director of safety and risk management for Butterball, LLC and Dr. Sam Pardue, head of the Poultry Science Department at North Carolina State University discuss "Safety processes and programs at Butterball, Part II".

John E. Johnson is the managing director of Epsilon Industries which is a business consulting and engineering/manufacturing company. He is a senior member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and Board Certified Professional Ergonomist. Join John for "Automation: The Final Frontier to Efficiencies". You can reach him here.

Dr. Sam Pardue is the Head of the Poultry Science Department at North Carolina State University. He has more than 25 years of experience in research and teaching in the field of poultry science. 

Throughout this career, Dr. Pardue has co-invented three patents and received more than $1.8 million in grants and contracts for his poultry research activities. He has earned numerous accolades throughout his teaching career, including his induction into North Carolina State University’s Academy of Outstanding Teaching and the Purina Mills Award for Outstanding Teaching. Currently, he is recognized as the Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor at North Carolina State University. 

Dr. Pardue received both his Bachelor of Science degree in Poultry Science and Ph.D. in physiology from N.C. State University. You can reach him here. 

 

Brian Rodgers is the corporate director of safety and risk management for Butterball, LLC – the country’s most recognized poultry processor. As a member of Butterball’s executive team, Mr. Rodgers develops and implements enterprise and operational risk and insurance management programs. 

Certified as an associate of risk management (ARM), Mr. Rodgers possesses keen awareness in identifying and reducing employee safety hazards. With these skills sets, he strategically manages Butterball’s safety programs, occupational health services, regulatory compliance and facility security requirements. 

Mr. Rodgers’ expertise has helped Butterball develop its exemplary worker safety programs, earning the respect of reputable industry organizations. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program (OSHA VPP) designated four of the six Butterball plants as STAR Sites – a prestigious occupational safety recognition at the following locations: Jonesboro, Ark., Ozark, Ark., Huntsville, Ark. and Carthage, Mo. Additionally, the North Carolina OSHA VPP named Butterball’s Mt. Olive, NC plant a Rising STAR Site in 2008. 

Mr. Rodgers received his Bachelors of Public Administration at San Diego State University and a Masters of Public Administration from The University of Phoenix.

Erin Daley is the manager of research and analysis for the U.S. Meat Export Federation where she assesses market access and trade policy issues affecting red meat exports. Join her for "Analysis of February Beef/Pork Export Data".

Jacob M. Monty is the managing partner of Monty Partners LLP. His firm is in high demand among companies susceptible to worksite enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  He shares his expertise "Interpreting the Updated FMLA Lawsin ".

You can reach him here.

Michael Quint is the vice president and chief customer officer for West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. Listen as he engages in conversation about co-packaging plans and strategies in "Selecting a co-packer".

Sarah Corp is the Executive Director of the Food & Packaging Division of Clear Seas Research ,an industry-focused market research firm. She shares her insight in "2009 Capital Expenditure Survey".

Erin Daley is the manager of research and analysis for the U.S. Meat Export Federation where she assesses market access and trade policy issues affecting red meat exports. Join her for "2008 Export Results".

Jacob M. Monty is the managing partner of Monty Partners LLP. His firm is in high demand among companies susceptible to worksite enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  He shares his expertise "Understanding EFCA".

You can reach him here.