Arlington, VA – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association is proud to announce the recent promotions of Ashley Eisenbeiser, Peter Collins and Deborah Stewart to elevated roles within food safety, membership and meeting services, respectively, furthering FMI’s commitment to serving the industry at the highest standards.
FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said, “Our members appreciate that FMI's core strength resides in the dedication and expertise of its talented staff. These exceptional professionals are being promoted because they exemplify the leadership, dedication, and vision needed to enhance our mission of advancing the food industry. We celebrate the remarkable achievements that earned these promotions and look forward to the innovative contributions they will continue to make on behalf of our members and the industry at large.”
- Peter Collins is promoted to vice president of business development & membership. Collins has successfully expanded and strengthened FMI’s product supplier and associate membership, consistently surpassing sponsorship goals for key meetings and events. His efforts have ensured robust representation of this vital membership segment, enhancing FMI’s meetings, thought leadership initiatives and overall organizational growth. With 15 years of dedicated service at FMI, Collins brings extensive experience from previous roles in the food, beverage and related services industries.
- Ashley Eisenbeiser is elevated to vice president of food & product safety programs. Throughout her 11 years at FMI, Eisenbeiser has been an integral part of the team, elevating the department’s service and earning the trust of FMI members. She delivers outstanding technical support to food retail, wholesale and product supplier members while providing in-depth analysis and insights that strengthen FMI’s communications and government relations efforts on complex issues. A proven leader in the industry, Eisenbeiser represents FMI members on advisory committees and boards such as the FDA Retail Roundtable, National Association of County and City Health Officials Retail Advisory Board, and various coalitions and workgroups. Eisenbeiser’s technical expertise, analytical acumen and strategic vision have been pivotal in advancing the FMI food and product safety program.
- Deborah Stewart is appointed director of registration services. Renowned for her proactive approach and dedication, Stewart consistently exceeds expectations by taking on additional responsibilities, enhancing productivity and training staff members, all while driving attendance for FMI’s events. She excels in providing detailed reporting, targeted promotional outreach and concierge-style service.
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