Building Bridges for Success: Strengthening Industry and Regulatory Partnerships

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CENTRAL TIME

Location: Reunion EFGH

Have you ever admired a colleague who seamlessly collaborates with their industry or regulatory counterpart, achieving remarkable results through a simple phone call or email? Imagine the possibilities if you could cultivate that same level of trust and efficiency in your partnerships.

Join us as we share inspiring success stories and actionable strategies for fostering mutual respect and trust between industry and regulatory professionals. Discover how to transform your interactions into powerful, productive partnerships that drive meaningful outcomes for all stakeholders.

Moderator(s)

Chris Peasley

Retail Food Program Manager, Food Safety Division
Georgia Department of Agriculture

Speaker(s)

ReJena Bolton

Health Inspector/Manager, CPO
Hardin County Health Inspections
Lensey Gulledge

Retail Food Safety Manager
H-E-B
Amy Hoover (she/her/hers)

Metro District Mgr, Retail Program
Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia, United States
Kristen Machicek (she/her/hers)

Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Pappas Restaurants, Inc., Texas, United States
Raquel Parra (she/her/hers)

Restaurant Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Whataburger
Kendall Vela

Training, Standardization, and Quality Assurance Officer - Retail Food Safety Operations
Texas Department of State Health Services