Velma Thomas

Velma Thomas, MBA, CPP, CFS, currently serves as Manager of Supplier Food Safety Governance at Coca-Cola North America, focusing on manufacturing assessments and food safety evaluations to comply with regulatory standards. With over 25 years at The Coca-Cola Company, Velma has held various roles, including Manager of Packaging and Material Approval Quality Specialist, where extensive collaboration with suppliers ensured compliance with packaging requirements and FDA standards. Contributions to quality management systems and patent involvement underscore expertise in packaging and material evaluation. Velma's educational background includes an MBA in Business Administration from Troy University and a BS in Biology/Chemistry from Benedict College, demonstrating a strong foundation in both management and scientific principles.