Suit Up for SNA Industry Boot Camp

2018-04-10

Attention industry representatives! Time is running out to register for SNA’s Industry Boot Camp, May 9-10 in National Harbor, Md. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the school nutrition market, network with school nutrition directors, USDA representatives and other industry associates. Registration closes April 16!

During this comprehensive two-day seminar, attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest school nutrition guidelines and regulations, the hottest trends in school foodservice, the future of school nutrition programs, and how a school district budget is developed. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in an on-site school visit, and hear first-hand from the Directors Panel, featuring several school nutrition directors representing districts in the top 100:

	Joan Shorter is the director at the Department of Food and Nutrition Services, Prince George’s County (Md.) Public Schools (PGCP), with responsibility for overseeing the foodservice operation in 200 locations. Shorter has been employed with PGCP schools for more than 13 years and has more than 25 years of experience working with child nutrition programs.
	Adam T. Russo is the school nutrition director for the second largest school division in Virginia; Prince William County Public Schools. He has worked in school nutrition for four years, getting his start with Helen Phillips at Norfolk Public Schools and quickly ascending through the ranks.
	Rodney K. Taylor is the director of Food and Nutrition Services for the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCSP) in Virginia. Taylor has more than 15 years of experience and prior to his employment with FCPS. He was employed as the Director of Nutrition Services for Riverside (Calif.) Unified School District.
	Reginald A. Ross, SNS, is the southeast regional director for the SNA Board of Directors and was recently elected to a three-year term as the At-Large Director. Ross currently serves as a zone consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, having worked at the State Agency for four and a half years.
	Gail Koutroubas is a seasoned director with over 30 years of experience directing school nutrition programs. She is the child nutrition director for Andover Public Schools in Massachusetts and oversees a staff of 45 employees and a 2.5-million-dollar budget.

Attendees will leave with new ideas and strategies to better understand the school nutrition market and how to work effectively with school nutrition operators. Don’t miss out— register now!