WASHINGTON — American Meat Institute President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle has announced three staff promotions.
Susan Backus was promoted to executive director of the AMI Foundation and is responsible for the administrative management of food safety research projects initiated by the foundation. She also serves as the director of administration for the Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association, which is managed by AMI. Backus received a bachelor of arts in history from West Virginia University.
Betsy Booren will become the chief scientist of the AMI Foundation. She holds a doctorate in food science and technology from Texas A&M University. . .

