CLINT FAIROW

Tolono, Illinois ***** 217-***-**** ad1yjc@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-clint-fairow SUMMARY

A dependable and highly insightful professional with TS/SCI clearance, specializing in assessing internal and external threats and risk within the Food and Agriculture Sector. Experienced in operations management, R&D management, food defense implementation and compliance, vulnerability assessments, and risk modeling. Applies broad background in biology, chemistry, toxicology, and public health to empower day-to-day efforts. Achieves cost- effective regulatory compliance while providing insights and understanding regarding the intentional adulteration of foods. Proven success in ensuring peak operational effectiveness via proper planning and management.

Program Management

Staff Development

Risk Assessment

Audits and Investigations

Stakeholder Relations

Protocol Development

EXPERIENCE

JGMS GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC, Grand Junction, Colorado Technical Threat Analyst (Food Agriculture Veterinary), 2021 – 2023

Serve as an analyst and act as a liaison on behalf of the client on a wide variety of functions and activities.

Research, review, collect, analyze and interpret extremely sophisticated and sensitive information from various systems and reports.

Conduct and direct studies, research analysis, and projects.

Review, prepare, and present detailed and comprehensive reports, graphs and charts in a readable format for senior level audiences.

Develop technical solutions to business problems and oversee work methods and standards.

Review, analyze and provide subject matter expertise and consultation to senior level management. ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY, Decatur, Illinois

Global Food Defense Manager, 2010-2021

Served as effective liaison with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other sector-specific state and federal agencies.

Updated, maintained, and ran probabilistic risk assessment model to determine the probability of successful intentional food adulteration event in a wide array of products.

Developed algorithms to ensure modeling reflected reality.

Designed and implemented company-wide food defense program.

Performed hybrid key activity-type vulnerability assessments.

Collaborated with facilities to write food defense plans in compliance with FDA Intentional Adulteration rule.

Performed food safety audits.

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY, Decatur Illinois

Technical Service Representative, Specialty Food Ingredients and Natural Health and Nutrition, 2004-2010

Assisted customers with technical and application information for lecithin, phytosterols, vitamin E, and isoflavones.

Completed quality assurance questionnaires sent by customers.

Wrote analytical method validation protocols and reports in collaboration with various plant QC laboratories.

Developed NH&N divisional stability study protocol.

Designed and managed stability studies for existing and experimental products.

Drafted and wrote protocol for retrospective process validation. Clint Fairow, Page 2

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORIES CORPORATION, Champaign, Illinois, Laboratory Director, 2004. Reviewed and updated SOPs. Wrote and ran analytical method validation protocols. Analyzed data from method validation efforts and wrote final reports.

DEGUSSA FOOD INGREDIENTS, Champaign, Illinois, Research and Development Manager, 2002-2004. R&D Chemist, 2001-2002. QA Laboratory Chemist, 1998-2001. Located, comprehended, and applied FDA regulations regarding GMPs, GRAS, and health claims. Wrote and managed human clinical trial protocol, achieved IRB approval, and managed study. Responded to internal and external requests for assistance with production difficulties. Maintained analytical capabilities, including wet chemistry, GC, and HPLC. Prepared and assisted in preparation of research protocols and patent applications. Applied analytical approach to solution for a wide variety of unforeseen and novel problems.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD, Springfield, Illinois Master of Public Health

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Charleston, Illinois

Master’s Degree, Environmental Biology

B.S., Zoology with Chemistry Minor

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Using Key Activity Types Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies Conducting Vulnerability Assessments

Food Regulation in the European Union

International Food Laws and Regulation

ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

Wang, Y.W., Ebine, N., Jia, X., Jones, P.J., Fairow, C., and Jaeger, R. Very long chain fatty acids (policosanols) and phytosterols affect plasma lipid levels and cholesterol biosynthesis in hamsters. Metabolism. 2005 April; 54(4): 508-514. Wang, Y.W., Jones, P.J., Pischel, I., and Fairow, C. Effects of policosanols and phytosterols on lipid levels and cholesterol biosynthesis in hamsters. Lipids. 2003 February; 38(2): 165-170. Author of Degussa Food Ingredients’ Brochure, “The Use of Cholestatin in Cholesterol Management,” April 2003. PATENTS

Free-flowing powdery composition containing alpha lipoic acid, DE10223882 Incorporation of phytosterols into flavorings, WO/2005/032277 A composition comprising waxy acids for effecting serum cholesterol levels, WO/2003/090547 AWARDS

Federal Laboratory Consortium, Mid-Atlantic Region, Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, 2017 Clint Fairow, Page 2

REFERENCES

Jason P. Bashura, MPH, RS

Sr. Manager, Global Food Defense

PepsiCo R&D QA

Phone: 205-***-****

Email: ad1yjc@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: Industry colleague & collaborator on all matters food defense and I.A. Rule compliance. Jessica Cox, MS

Program Manager

DHS Science and Technology Directorate

Phone: 202-***-****

Email: ad1yjc@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: Industry colleague & collaborator on food defense and intentional adulteration modeling. Robert Haley, Director

Global Security

Archer Daniels Midland Co.

Phone: 217-***-****

Email: ad1yjc@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: Past manager within ADM Global Security.

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