Collectively, the NWFPA Staff has over 125 years of experience in the food processing industry.

Dave Zepponi President
Craig Smith Vice President, Government Affairs
Connie Kirby Vice President, Scientific & Technical Affairs
Pam Barrow Director, Energy
Patty Peppin Accounting & Operations Director
Lee Merrick Accounting & Operations Manager
Karen Waggoner Events & Marketing Manager
Adrian Brandt IT Specialist

Innovation Productivity Center Staff

Jon Marshall     Program Director
Rosi Marshall     Program Manager 
Dave Klick     Marketing & Workforce Advisor
David McGiverin     Productivity Measure. & Improvement Advisor