2014 Wine and Microbrew Reception

Kevin Browning and Cheryl Lodge from Simplot

Todd Strahm from Ingredion enjoys a glass of wine while networking with Helen Joyner from the UI/WSU School of Food Science

Professional Workshops 2014

Monica checks in attendees just before the workshops begin

Lindsay and Katie man the check in desk during the workshops

Angel Marie Bowie

Angel Marie Bowie speaks about Sensory Evaluation Tools for Product Developers and Quality Assurance Professionals

Attendees participate in an activity during the Sensory workshop

Jolene and Shawn using their senses

Suppliers Night, 2013

Dianna Fricke (Simplot) displays a new take on Green Eggs and Ham in the Research Chefs Association booth.

The Ingredion booth looks great!

Donna Marincovich and Jordan Chapman from Dairi Concepts have a great time showing some flavors in mashed potatoes.

David Haehl and Leanne Crosby at the Haehl Sales booth.

Teri Woodward with Edlong Dairy Flavors is ready to roll!

David Haehl and Leanne Crosby with Haehl Sales talk to folks from Commercial Creamery (William Gilmartin).

Tim Skreen with Elite Spice shows the spices available.

Elaine Steindler (Carmi Flavors) is ready to meet with members. She brought the famous Carmi Caramel Corn.

Rick Richards (Univar) is ready for Suppliers Night.

Andrea McGowan (TIC Gums) discusses gums with members at her booth.

CM Barnes (Gold Coast Ingredients, Inc.) hands out reusable bags during Suppliers Night.

Wade Clark with the Oats Alexander Company hands out some wonderful granola samples.

Chefs Justin Young and Shane Boling showcase scalloped potatoes and cracklings at the Kraft Food Ingredients booth.

Sue Braastad (Idahoan) enjoys meeting with vendors during Suppliers Night.

Mike Lieber displays all that Sargento can do with cheese.

Joe Gallagher with All American Seasonings, Inc. gives out their famous chili seasoning during the Suppliers Night show.

Gary Boell (Innova Flavors) talks flavors with Aaron Bennett (Heinz North America).

Suppliers Night is a popular event.

Jennifer and Patty from Oregon Spice Company display their beautiful spices during Suppliers Night.

Networking Event, 2013

The event began with Virtual Golf and the Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament.  There wasn’t enough snow on the ground for the Winter Snowshoe Relay.  The Winter Relay was a bit different this year!

Julia Tryon (Heinz North America) and Rick Richards (Univar) compete for the last of the poker chips.

Ivana gets the teams together for the Winter Relay.

Ivana instructs those stationed at the cones. Left to right: Jack McClure (University of Idaho), Amanda Wilder (University of Idaho), Kelli Heinz (Bell Flavors & Fragrances), Marc Tillis (Clear Springs Foods), Ivana (Sun Valley), Chris Warsow (Bell Flavors & Fragrances), Bob Londo (Gamay), and Reuben McLean (Pendleton Flour Mills).

Looking dapper in his red parka, Paul Cole (Bell Flavors & Fragrances) is ready to get started!

Cheering the teams on

Ivana explains how the teams must pass the t-shirts from one person to another.

Craig Doan (Heinz North America) and Dudley Ward (Simplot) observe as Eloyd Harris (Total Scale Service) receives the T-shirt from his teammate.

Jim Thomas (Idahoan) struggles to get the t-shirt off and on to his teammate.

Teri Woodward (Edlong) makes the T-Shirt pass look easy! Left to Right: Dee Bjarnson (Nonpareil), Aram Sloan (Basic American Foods), Teri Woodward (Edlong), and Jim Thomas (Idahoan).

Elaine Steindler (Carmi Flavors) has fun passing the T-Shirt on to the next teammate in line.

Shawn Harrison (Glanbia) and Richard Geslison (Glanbia) move as fast as they can to the cones while balancing a golf ball on a spoon.

Dee Bjarnson (Nonpareil) balancing the golf ball on a spoon.

Dorothy Romriell (Basic American Foods) makes a run for it while balancing the golf ball.

Joe Gallagher (All American Seasonings, Inc.) is a pro!

Emily Goodstein (Simplot) kept the team T-Shirt as she balanced the golf ball on the spoon.

Paul Cole (Bell Flavors & Fragrances) concentrates on not dropping the ball.

Monica Hoffman (FOSS) does a push-up for dropping the golf ball.

Richard Gislison (Glanbia) runs with the team balloon.

Shawn Harrison (Glanbia) has a strategy for moving the team balloon.

Aram Sloan (Basic American Foods) chases after his team’s balloon during the Winter Relay.

Jolene Cram (Heinz North America) yells at the photographer to get out of her way!

Chris Warsow (Bell Flavors & Fragrances) runs with the team balloon.

Craig Doan (Heinz North America) takes his turn with the team balloon.

Jim Todd (Heinz North America) looks like a pro football player as he tucks the team balloon under his arm and runs.

Emily Goodstein (Simplot) and Jeoff Jack (Potato Products of Idaho) complete the final task in the Winter Relay- stuffing their mouths with 4 blue Peeps and yelling, “Chubby Bunny”!

Jeoff Jack (Potato Products of Idaho) looks on while his teammate, Jim Todd (Heinz North America) basks in a Peeps-induced sugar rush.

Awards Banquet, 2013

Catching up during Social Hour.

Aaron and Matt are looking forward to the awards.

Shawn begins the awards presentation.

Scholarship Recipients from the University of Idaho: Samantha Watkins, Amanda Wilder, and Corbin Hohl.

Team “Vegetables” wins the Virtual Golf medal for the Networking Event. Left to right: Rueben McLean (Pendleton Flour Mills), Beth Bivins (Univar), Pudgy Todd (Heinz North America), Matt Hobson (Heinz North America), Barbara Doan (Heinz North America), Marc Tillis (Clear Springs Foods), Jamie Thomas (Basic American Foods) and Patty Boday (Oregon Spice Company).

Colin Cassard (Glanbia) is happy to congratulate his teammate, Julia Tryon (Heinz) for winning all the poker chips!

Team Flavors takes home the medal for the Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Left to right: Lindsay Milligan (University of Idaho), Mike Rodgers (Mettler-Toledo), Shawn Harrison (Glanbia), Colin Cassard (Glanbia), Julia Tryon (Heinz North America), and Jamie Thomas (Basic American Foods).

Team Proteins wins the medal for the Winter Relay. Left to right: Jordan Chapman (Dairi Concepts), Dorothy Romriell (Basic American Foods), Bob Londo (Gamay), Josie Landon (Heinz North America), Jolene Cram (Heinz North America), Jamie Thomas (Basic American Foods), Taylor Riddoch (Idahoan Foods), Paul Cole (Bell Flavors & Fragrances) and Shawn Harrison (Glanbia).

Team Gums is announced as the Overall Winner of the Networking Event. Left to right: Girish Ganyal (Washington State University), Rick Richards (Univar), Jeoff Jack (Potato Products of Idaho), Jennifer Marcotte (Oregon Spice Co.), Jim Todd (Heinz North America), Emily Goodstein (Simplot), Casey Backus (Idaho Supreme) and Jamie Thomas (Basic American Foods).

Shawn presents Commercial Creamery with the Distinguished Supplier Award! Left to right: Marsha Martin, Bill Bridges, William Gilmartin, Shawn Harrison, David Woods, Peter Gilmartin, and Brad Gilmartin.

Shawn presents Ron Bates from Simplot with the Distinguished Member Award. Ron has been an active member for 36 years!

Mike and Pudgy cut a rug while the crowd cheers them on!

Congratulations to the new Intermountain IFT Secretary, Jim Englar!

The 2013-2014 Intermountain IFT Board. Back Row: Jim Englar (Secretary), Josie Landon (Media Specialist/ Registration), Monica Hoffman (Supplier-At-Large), Jolene Cram (Historian), Kathy McBride (Student Liason). Front Row: Matt Hobson, Jamie Thomas (Chair-Elect), Shawn Harrison (Past Chair), Jim Thomas (Chair), Kevin Browning (Member-At-Large), and Brad Gilmartin (Secretary Elect).

2013 Awards:

Distinguished Supplier Award: Commercial Creamery (Peter Gilmartin, Brad Gilmartin, Earl Gilmartin, William Gilmartin, Bill Bridges, David Woods, and Marsha Martin).

Distinguished Member Award: Ron Bates

Scholarship Recipients: Lynette Anderson, Athena Beckwith, Corbin Hohl, Jacob Jenott, Kari Jones, Christopher Maze, Kathleen Moment, Samantha Watkins, and Amanda Wilder.

Speaker Sessions, March 2013

This year’s Speakers were great!  Here are some highlights from the sessions.  Once we have permission to post presentations, we’ll put a link up on the main website.

Shawn Harrison, 2013 Chair, conducts the Intermountain IFT Business Meeting.

The Scholarship Recipients: Lynette Anderson, Athena Beckwith, Corbin Hohl, Jacob Jenott, Kari Jones, Christopher Maze, Kathleen Moment, Samantha Watkins, Amanda Wilder

A big THANKS to the students from University of Idaho/ Washington State University!! They help out during the Symposium. (Kim Thayer, Samantha Watkins, Amanda Wilder, Tracey Hare, Jack McClure, Lindsay Milligan, and Corbin Hohl).

Nathan introduces the Ignite Session.

Doug Marshal gives an overview of Eurofins.

Monica presents, “The Dark Side of Sales”

Kathy won $50 for her Ignite presentation on Personal Wellness.

Dr. Ganyal gives us a quick update on the WSU Food Processing Program.

Eloyd Harris gives us some tips for Building Personal Relationships.

Dr. Dougherty presents “The Global Food Safety Initiative”.

Maureen Storey talks about the Alliance for Potato Research and Education. For more information, visit http://www.apre.org .

Chef Warsow teaches us how to “Interpret Global Food Trends for the US Consumer”.

A video recorded at the International Dairy Foods Association Dairy Forum by Connie Tipton was viewed as part of the GMO Labelling Forum.

Jenny makes her case in favor of labeling GMOs in foods.

Leslie, also from GMO-Free Idaho, tells us why she thinks GMOs should be labeled.

Dr. Huber presents the science behind why he thinks GMOs should be labeled.

Dr. Guenthner discusses why he thinksit is not necessary to label GMOs in foods.

Doug talks about the importance of “Environmental Monitoring Programs for Food Processing Plants”.

Frank tells us about the Expanding Markets for Idaho Potatoes.

Part of “News from The Idaho Potato Commission: Expanding Markets for Idaho Potatoes”. This large spud on a flatbed was built in Weiser, ID and completed a tour around the US in 2012. The spud is ready to head out again soon!

Pam presents her popular session, “2013 Trendictions: Eating Around the Clock: A look at key trends in traditional and nontraditional day parts”.

Wine and Microbrew Reception, March 2013

Jim Thomas (Idahoan) thanks the sponsors of the Wine and Microbrew Reception.

Jim Todd and his wife, Pudgy (Heinz North America)

Peter Gilmartin (Commercial Creamery) and Kathy McBride (Basic American Foods) catch up at the Wine and Microbrew Reception.

Beth Bivins and Rick Richards (Univar) enjoy the opportunity to network during the Wine and Microbrew Reception.

Shawn Harrison (Glanbia), Colin Cassard (Glanbia) and Mike Rodgers (Mettler-Toledo, Inc.)

It was a full house!

Pam Gray (Kraft Food Ingredients)

Professional Workshops, March 2013

Jamie Thomas (Basic American Foods) and Jolene Cram (Heinz North America) get things ready for the workshops.

Workshop 1: Lean Product Development Principles

Aram Sloan, Basic American Foods

Lloyd Rockwood, Basic American Foods

Learning about Lean Product Development Principles

Workshop 2: Finding Your Own Internal Motivation- Does Work Have to Be This Lame? presented by Tyson Rule, Glanbia

Tyson Rule, Glanbia

Participating in one of the activities during the second workshop.

2010 Networking Event, Awards, and Board Members

Attendees enjoy the bus ride to the Sun Valley Nordic Center for the Networking Event.

Sandy lines up her shot for Virtual Golf.

Andy stretches before hitting the ball.

Veldon shows off his golf swing.

Jolene must have a really good hand!

Craig and Jack place their bets.

Todd wins the hand!

The teams decide who will participate in the Snowshoe Relay portion of the networking event.

The teams gather to put on the snow shoes.

Snowshoeing isn’t as easy as it looks- especially in the slush!

Marianne cheers Nathan on as he passes in the Snowshoe Relay.

Chuck and Brian are close!

The onlookers keep a close eye on their team members.

Front Row: Veldon Hix (Historian), Matt Hobson (Membership Chair), Nathan Bronson (Chair Elect), and Jay Astle (Treasurer). Back Row: Nancy Smith (Suppliers Night Coordinator), Kathy McBride (Member-At-Large), Cheryl Lodge (Past Chair), Josie Landon (Chair), Jolene Cram (Secretary), Shawn Harrison (Secretary Elect).

2010 Awards:

• Distinguished Member: Jack Beidleman (Idahoan)
• Distinguished Service: Jay Astle (Univar)
• Distinguished Supplier: Univar, USA
• Past Chair: Cheryl Lodge (Simplot)
• Distinguished Support: Heinz North America

2010 Board Members:

• Chair: Josie Landon (Heinz)
• Past Chair: Cheryl Lodge (Simplot)
• Chair Elect: Nathan Bronson (PPI)
• Secretary: Jolene Cram (Simplot)
• Secretary Elect: Shawn Harrison (Kraft)
• Treasurer: Jay Astle (Univar)
• Member-At-Large: Kathy McBride (Basic American Foods)
• Membership Chair: Matt Hobson (Heinz)
• Suppliers Night Coordinator: Nancy Smith (Univar)
• Historian: Veldon Hix (Miles Willard Technologies)

2011 Awards Banquet

Bob and Josie pose with the students from the U of I / WSU School of Food Science.

Todd shows off his Networking Event Medal to his wife, Kelly.

Matt dishes up at the Banquet.

Shawn and Tor catch up during the Banquet.

Diners can choose from Prime Rib Beef or Pork.

The bluegrass band, Dewey Pickette and Howe entertain the diners at the Banquet.

Geri and Jim enjoy the music.

Networking at the Banquet.

A view of the banquet tables.

Ready to mingle!

Nathan Bronson presents the 2011 Distinguished Supplier Award to Kathryn Svendsgaard with Kraft Food Ingredients.

Nathan presents the 2011 Distinguished Member Award to Andy Pollard (Univar).

Nathan presents Josie with the 2011 Past Chair Award.

Front Row: Nathan Bronson (Chair), Randy Friedley (Historian), Matt Hobson (Membership Chair), Jay Astle (Treasurer), Brian Huber (Secretary Elect). Back Row: Nancy Smith (Suppliers Night Coordinator), Kathy McBride (Member-At-Large), Josie Landon (Past Chair), Jolene Cram (Chair Elect), Shawn Harrison (Secretary).

2011 Awards

• Distinguished Member: Andy Pollard (Univar)
• Distinguished Service: Matt Hobson (Heinz)
• Distinguished Supplier: Kraft Food Ingredients
• Past Chair: Josie Landon
• Distinguished Support: JR Simplot

2011 Board Members

• Chair: Nathan Bronson (PPI)
• Past Chair: Josie Landon (Heinz)
• Chair Elect: Jolene Cram (Simplot)
• Secretary: Shawn Harrison (Kraft Food Ingredients)
• Secretary Elect: Brian Huber (Heinz)
• Treasurer: Jay Astle (Univar)
• Member-At-Large: Kathy McBride (Basic American Foods)
• Membership Chair: Matt Hobson (Heinz)
• Suppliers Night Coordinator: Nancy Smith (Univar)
• Historian: Randy Friedley (Univar)