Deibel Laboratories
Lynn Ford Kukanza is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations, finance, and strategic leadership. Currently serving as a Board Member for the Les Cheneaux Islands Association since August 2023 and as Chief Operations Officer at Deibel Laboratories since March 2021, Lynn has successfully led initiatives in financial digital transformation and managed cross-functional responsibilities including finance, sales, marketing, and IT. Previous roles include Advisory Board Member at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Principal Owner of LFK Advisors, and Managing Director at PwC, where Lynn was instrumental in developing sales strategies and client relationship management. Additional ventures include ownership of Florida Inshore Adventures and KW2 Yacht Charters, alongside contributions as a Council Member for the Gerson Lehrman Group and Development Committee Member for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Lynn's academic background includes a degree from Ohio Dominican University.
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Deibel Laboratories
Deibel Laboratories started in 1967 by Dr. Robert Deibel, a true legend in the field of microbiology. Dr. Deibel is regarded as one of the foremost experts on foodborne microbial issues. As one of the HACCP “Founding Fathers”, he expanded Dr. Howard Bouman's three HACCP Principles into five and provided the first ever HACCP Short Course to the industry in the 1970's. From his first testing lab based in the hallways of the University of Wisconsin, the company has grown into a lab network with locations across North America. Deibel Laboratories continues as a family-operated company now under the leadership of Dr. Deibel’s son, Charles Deibel. Deibel Laboratories offer full microbiological and chemical services including: Food Safety and Nutrition • Food Chemistry • Food Microbiology Food Safety Regulatory Consultation • Plant Audit • Risk Management • Gap Analysis • Legal Testimony & Regulatory (FDA/USDA/USP) assistance • Toxin Testing • HACCP Plans • Food Safety Systems Review • Prerequisite Programs (sanitation, recall) • Environmental Monitoring Research performed in the DLI Center of Excellence Labs • Process Validations • Surrogate off-site • Surrogate on-site • Compatibility • Matrix o Fit for Purpose o D and Z value o Challenge Study o Special Projects o Inoculated Pack Studies o Shelf Life Studies o Preservative Efficacy Studies Training • HACCP Training • FSPCA PCQI Training • Sanitation • Customized classes such as Micro 101, cGMPs, Environmental Monitoring We also provide services to the Personal Care & Cosmetic industry as well as water testing. We are proud of the reputation we have built as an internationally-recognized laboratory operating in the fields of testing for food safety, quality control evaluations, training and scientific consulting in the food manufacturing industry and supply chain. We are equally proud of our focus on honesty, transparency, and excellence in serving each of our clients.