FMI- The Food Industry Association
Laurie Gethin has a strong background in government and education. Laurie started their career in 1983 as a Staff Assistant at the U.S. Department of Labor. From there, they moved on to work as Media Relations for the Secretary of Transportation at the U.S. Department of Transportation. In 1987, they became a Special Assistant at the U.S. Department of Education, where they worked until 1993. At that point, they joined the Food Marketing Institute as Director of Education.
Laurie Gethin attended St. Olaf College from 1977 to 1981, where they pursued a degree in English. The field of study for their degree is not specified.
FMI- The Food Industry Association
As the food industry association, FMI works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier and more efficient consumer food supply.FMI is a champion for the food industry and the issues that make a difference to our members’ fundamental mission of feeding and enriching society. The reach and impact of our work is extensive, ultimately touching the lives of over 100 million households in the United States and representing an $800 billion industry with nearly 6 million employees.