The Fresh Products Branch has announced changes in staffing in some
areas impacting BIQMS. Mark Iverson, currently Federal Program Manager
for the Central BIQMS territory has accepted a voluntary reassignment
to Nampa, Idaho with a tentative reporting date of June 18. It is
anticipated at this time that his vacant position will not be filled
unless a need develops.
It has also been
announced that the Northeast BIQMS territory and the Mid-Atlantic BIQMS
territory will be combined with the Williamston, North Carolina office
assuming oversight responsibilities for both territories. The Malta,
New York office will be closed and Tom Yawman, currently Federal
Program Manager in Malta, has accepted a reassignment to the
Standardization Section in Washington, D.C. He is tentatively scheduled
to report sometime this summer. Paul Beattie, the other Federal Program
Manager in Malta will continue to provide assistance in Hunts Point and
will also assist the Field Operations Section in conducting Federal
Market Office Checks. Paul will be operating out of his home. |
