Tagline:
Connect. Learn. Inspire.
Vision:
Inspire members to positively impact their communities.
Mission:
Providing opportunities for members to learn, share, and grow.
Who We Are
Food & Consumer Science Professionals (FCS Professionals), is a non-profit organization providing opportunities for members to learn, share and grow, thus positively impacting the workplace and communities. Through high caliber programming, the organization communicates insights and expertise on a wide range of topics and trends: culinary arts and design for business, education, marketing, research, health and wellness, diversity and more! Regular meetings provide occasions to LEARN from experts, be INSPIRED by information that can quickly be integrated into the workplace or community, and CONNECT with professionals from major companies such as Land O’Lakes, General Mills, Lunds & Byerlys, high school and university educators as well as successful small business owners, consultants and marketers. It’s an organization that enables members to energize their career and network with others sharing the same passion. Check us out!
FCS Professionals Board 2017-18 Membership Year
Connect. Learn. Inspire.
Executive Board
The Executive Board Members are elected by the members of the organization and open positions are appointed by the President, per the by-laws.
Gerry Luepke
President
Jean Knaak
President Elect
Amy Lawson
Secretary
Liz Sellett
Treasurer
Trudy Nodgaard
Membership Chair
Colleen Glenn
Programming Chair
Jean Knaak and Sharon Heron
Nominations Co-Chairs
Verna Ludvigson
Advisor
Debra Zwiefelhofer
(non-voting)
Administrative Assistant
Full Board
These positions are typically appointed by the President, may change from year to year and are selected to address specific membership needs.
Susan Vance (non-voting)
Blog Committee Chair
Cheri Olerud (non-voting)
Communications Committee Char
Marge Ryerson (non-voting)
Mentor Committee Co-Chair
Kim Anderson (non-voting)
Mentor Committee Co-Chair
Cyndi Harles (non-voting)
PR Chair
