Stewart Duarte

Stewart Duarte is an experienced quality assurance professional with a focus on food safety and quality management. Currently serving as the Corporate Quality Assurance Category Manager at Wawa, Inc. since July 2014, Stewart leads the Quality Assurance team in achieving SQF Certification and ensures an uninterrupted supply for stores in the Mid Atlantic and Florida. Previously, Stewart held roles as Quality Assurance Manager at Rich Products Corporation, Gregory Packaging, and Plymouth Beef Company, where responsibilities included overseeing quality control in food processing facilities under continuous USDA inspection. Stewart began the career as a QA Technician at Specialty Brands and also has experience in restaurant management from Bleu Evolution. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and a Green Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma from Purdue University.