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Scott Houtz
Air Management Technologies, Inc.

Scott Houtz is President of Air Management Technologies a company that has providedenergy, environmental, and thermal solutions to Food Processors throughout North America for 24-years.  Air Management has been recognized for their contributions to the food industry and have received the B.E.S.T in Baking award 2010, 2013 and honorable mention in 2016.  Scott has over 34 years of experience and is a Certified Energy Manager and Indoor Air Quality Professional as well as a member of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), American Society of Baking (ASB) and Baking Equipment Manufacturers Association (BEMA).

Presentation
Environmental Control for Food Safety & Quality
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
12:15 pm – 12:50 pm
Breakout 7: Engineering

Jorge Izquierdo
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Jorge Izquierdo is the Vice President, Market Development for PMMI and  oversees PMMI’s market development, research and programs for strengthening the competitiveness of North American suppliers of packaging and processing technologies. He is also responsible for industry engagement initiatives for continuous improvement of processing and packaging operations.

Presentation
The Evolution of Automation
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
12:55 pm – 1:30 pm
Breakout 7: Engineering

Scott Stratten
Disruptive and UN-traditional Sales, Marketing, Branding & Relationship Expert

As the ultimate sales and marketing truth slayer, Scott helps organizations see their business through a new lens with his unconventional “unmarketing” views and vanguard approach to building and maintaining real customer relationships.

As the president of Un-Marketing, he has transformed how corporations like PepsiCo, Century 21, Fidelity and Microsoft do business with radical insights on how to engage better with customers through social and viral marketing. Named a top 5 social media power influencer by Forbes.com, Scott elevates the conversation by putting the focus back on what matters most to current and potential buyers, values like trust, authenticity, relationships and service. In 2018, Scott was inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame.

Drawing from his experience as a marketing industry innovator and the author of four best-selling business books, he convinces audiences to look at the big picture, which is about creating loyal, repeat customers who become brand evangelists because they genuinely love the goods or services you provide. With humor, passion and candor, Scott blends real world strategies with memorable stories that will completely change the way you market and sell, for the better.

Keynote Address
UnMarketing: Stop Marketing, Start Engaging
Monday, March 2
Opening General Session

Nick Ferraro
DuPont Nutrition & Health

Nick Ferraro currently works for DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences as the North American Industry Team Lead for Bakery and Dairy. In his role with DuPont N&B, Nick focuses on consumer perceptions, buying habits, and trends. Previously, Nick has worked in finance and the water/waste water industry in the North East. Nick graduated with his MBA from Penn State University and earned a master’s degree in Agribusiness Economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he studied Soybean technologies. 

Presentation
Sweet Success: Impactful Consumer Insights to Boost Your Brands
Monday, March 2, 2020
1:00 pm – 1:35 pm
Breakout 1: Marketing