Committees

Food safety

This committee focuses on regulatory matters involving USDA FSIS, APHIS, and FDA, advocating for policies that support safe and efficient meat imports while ensuring compliance with U.S. food safety standards.

Jeff Sorebello

Chair

Atlantic Coast Freezers

Franklin De La Torre

Vice Chair

Northwestern Meat Inc.

Meetings, Membership and Revenue

This committee advises association staff and leadership on organizing events, setting membership dues, generating revenue, and addressing other administrative matters to support MICA’s long-term success.

Steve Sanger

Chair

Orleans International

Jeff Isenmann

Vice Chair

Orleans International

Sustainability

The committee provides members with information on social, environmental, and economic sustainability efforts both domestically and internationally. It develops industry-specific sustainability policies to help importers meet evolving regulations and consumer expectations.

Denis Mendonca

Chair

Minerva Foods

Lucas Da Costa

Vice Chair

Minerva Foods

Trade Policy

The committee addresses trade barriers such as quotas, tariffs, and duties, while also monitoring and influencing trade agreements to ensure a level playing field for imported meat products.

Jason Frost

Chair

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Selwyn Jones

Vice Chair

Teys

Transportation and Shipping

This committee advocates for policies that address challenges in ocean shipping, railroads, and trucking, working to improve the transportation infrastructure crucial for importing meat.

Eric Brown

Chair

JTP Transportation

Trevor Yates

Vice Chair

Teys

Lauren Beagen

Consultant

Squall Strategies