DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alphia, the largest pet food co-manufacturer in North America, announces the appointment of Jarrod Kersey as Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Assurance, effective immediately. In his new role, Kersey will prioritize safety and quality product standards and play a critical part in maintaining overall product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
“We are pleased to have Jarrod join our leadership team as we continue to prioritize pet food safety and quality here at Alphia,” said David McLain, Chief Executive Officer and President of Alphia. “With his extensive industry experience and deep commitment to upholding the highest standards, Jarrod will be instrumental in Alphia’s future.”
Bringing more than two decades of experience in the pet food industry, Kersey has a well-established wealth of experience in regulatory, food safety, and quality assurance. In his new role, Kersey will lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance efforts at Alphia. He will establish and enforce quality control procedures, ensure regulatory compliance, and conduct audits and inspections to ensure any potential risks are addressed and rectified swiftly. He will also lead supplier management and protect the brand’s reputation by assuring products meet customer standards. Leading the development of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance team, Kersey will establish continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration to guarantee that Alphia is constantly exceeding safety guidelines and producing the best products.
“It is an honor to join the Alphia team and to continue my career working with a pet food manufacturer that values food safety, and quality,” said Jarrod Kersey. “Providing safe and healthy food for pets and protecting the family that loves them is my number one priority. I am thrilled to start this next chapter with Alphia.”
For more information about Alphia, please visit https://www.alphia.com/.
About Alphia
Alphia® is a leading custom manufacturer of super-premium pet food in the U.S., manufacturing more than one billion pounds of dry pet food and treats annually. Customers choose Alphia as their trusted partner for offering unparalleled marketplace intelligence, providing research and development expertise, and delivering the safest, highest quality products on shelf. Alphia’s decades of leadership remain focused on safety, quality and consistently delivering growth for its customers, its employees, and their communities. Alphia has six (6) manufacturing facilities nationwide and is also the parent company of LANI, a world-class ingredient milling solutions provider, and Veracity, a logistics company providing warehousing, transportation, and distribution services. Combined, Alphia offers its partners complete farm-to-bowl custom solutions. For more information, visit www.alphia.com.
