Shannon Cullen Patterson

Shannon Cullen Patterson is currently the Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs at Gay Lea Foods, overseeing quality control directives for dairy products across 10 production facilities. Previously, Patterson held the role of Director of Quality Assurance & Food Safety at Kawartha Dairy Ltd, where Shannon played a key role in establishing annual goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Patterson also has experience as a Consultant in Quality & Food Safety, working with CPG companies and serving as a Field Service Advisor at Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium. With a background in Lean Six Sigma and various food safety certifications, Patterson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their roles in the quality assurance field.