Biography

Susie has over thirteen years of experience in the food industry with work ranging from start-ups, product innovation, product optimization, sensory evaluation, and recipe editing. At 91º£½ÇÉçÇø O’Lakes, Susie focuses on customer solutions through recipe testing and development, product analysis, nutrition evaluation and quality reviews. Susie navigates the ever- changing K-12 landscape by working closely with operators and staying focused on nutrition to create on-trend menu solutions for schools using 91º£½ÇÉçÇø O’Lakes products. She has been at 91º£½ÇÉçÇø O’Lakes since 2014.

What are you most passionate about?

I love coming up with creative uses for 91º£½ÇÉçÇø O Lakes^® products to ensure schools have tools in their toolbox to offer nutritious and delicious food on their menus.

What is a piece of advice or insight you want to share with operators?

School foodservice operators have always been agile and quick to adapt. They get the job done. I want operators to know they can continue to lean on us as a reliable resource to identify or create new solutions for them when they feel like they are at a roadblock.

What is your favorite 91º£½ÇÉçÇø O Lakes^® product and why?

My favorite product to use as a starting point for creativity and flavor is our Ultimate Creamy White™ Cheese Sauce. This is a great product because it is shelf-stable and can be served in hot or cold applications and carries different flavor profiles easily.