Cindy Lamb

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Eurofins Aerotech Built Environment Testing, Inc. provides analytical services including IAQ, Industrial Hygiene (IH), Consumer Products, Food Safety and Environmental Testing. Its mission is to deliver quality, timely and legally defensible data to clients. It also provides online services for tracking projects and ordering supplies and has an unparalleled project management program. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

The Consumer Technology Association researches and reports trends in the consumer electronics market. The firm also provides its members with educational programs, technical training, market research and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. develops software for construction companies to streamline their operations. It products include estimating and bidding, job management, dispatching, equipment maintenance, fuel tracking, GPS tracking, mobile apps, cloud hosting, safety management and project/construction management. The company was founded by Michael T. Rydin in 1986 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.