The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) announces several staff changes. Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Jonker, who was promoted to Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and to Betsy Flores who w]has been hired as Director of Regulatory Affairs.
During his four years at NMPF, Jonker has taken on more responsibility in all regulatory areas, especially those focusing on animal- and farm-related issues affecting dairy producers. Jonker will direct NMPF’s efforts in the Animal Care area with the launch of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management.
In her new role, Flores will also focus on Dairy FARM, which will assure consumers that milk and other products from American dairy farms are the end result of responsible animal care practices. She will also focus on other education and training modules that are identified as part of the FARM program in the future, and will assist in other areas of the regulatory department.
A Washington, D.C. veteran, Flores was previously the Manager of Food and Agriculture at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and worked for the Monsanto Company before that. She holds a B.A. from the State University of West Georgia and an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University. Over her 11 years promoting the agricultural biotechnology sector and interacting with farmers, stakeholders, and government officials at the domestic and global levels, Flores will bring a unique perspective to the NMPF staff.