Suzanne is responsible for leading the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Team Members within the poultry segment. In this role, Suzanne provides thought leadership and strategy, including policies and programs designed to ensure regulatory and specification compliance, drive continuous improvement, as well as ensure technical support to the sales team in managing customer expectations. Her team works collaboratively with the business to identify and mitigate risk to the brand and consistently deliver to expected food safety and quality metrics. Prior to her current role, Suzanne held several positions related to regulatory compliance across the enterprise. This includes responsibility for food safety and quality initiatives related to contract manufacturers and direct material suppliers. Before joining Tyson in 1997, she worked for another integrator on the live side of poultry operations. Suzanne earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and her Master of Science degree from the University of Arkansas. She actively serves as a member of the BRC’s International Advisory Board as well as the Technical Advisory Committee. She is a past co-chair of the North American Meat Institute’s Food Safety and Inspection Affairs Committee. Suzanne holds multiple professional certifications including the American Society for Quality’s Certified Quality Auditor and Certified HACCP Auditor.