The Food Advisory Committee is a cooperative effort between Spokane Regional Health District’s Food Safety program and representatives who are active in the local food industry. Members of the committee are elected from various sectors of the food industry, both public and private, in addition to two consumer representatives. The committee assists in the development of educational materials, and gives input on health district policies, procedures, regulations and fees in an effort to encourage collaboration between the health district and the community it serves.
Every year in December, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) seeks out new members to serve on its Food Advisory Committee. Openings on the 13-member committee vary by sector each year and may include representatives from the food and medical industries.
These are voluntary positions. Committee members must be willing to serve a two-year term and be able to attend formal meetings on the first Wednesday of February, June and November. In addition, members must be able to attend a special member selection meeting each January.
Food Advisory Committee Application
If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please contact SRHD’s Food Safety program at 509.324.1560, ext. 2.
| Member | Representative | |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Main | Spokane Regional Health District | smain@srhd.org |
| Christopher Arkoosh | Food Service Industry | christopher@wakeupcoffee.biz |
| Jordy Hustad | Food Service Industry | jory_8@msn.com |
| Travis Dickinson | Food Service Industry | travis@cochinitotaqueria.com |
| Shane Erickson | Grocery Store | Shane.erickson@safeway.com |
| Brian Dickman | Temporary Food Events | brian@pizzarita.net |
| Curtis Raddatz | Higher Education Institution | Curtis.raddatz@sodexo.com |
| Samantha Slipper, Co-Chair | School District Food Program | samanthasl@spokaneschools.org |
| Vacant | Medical Institutions | |
| Lauren Willis | Consumer | laurenmwillis@gmail.com |
| Barbara Richardson | Washington Hospitality Association | richardsonfore@comcast.net |
| Jim McDonald | Consumer |
jimzone@outlook.com |
| Anna Kestell | Extension Office |
AKestell@spokanecounty.org |