Professional Master of Science in Food Safety Degree Program

William C. Schwartz, PhD

William C. Schwartz, Ph.D. is Chief Food Safety Officer & Director Quality Assurance for Orval Kent Food Company, Inc. Bill is responsible for assuring food safety and product quality at Orval Kent’s five manufacturing locations across the United States and Mexico. As the former Vice President and General Manager, Processor Food Safety Programs for NSF International Bill was responsible for the Cook & Thurber business, Non-Food Compounds program, and the Food Safety Certification registration program. Bill holds a doctorate degree in Meat Science from the University of Nebraska, a master's degree in Meat Science from Colorado State University and a bachelor's degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He has recently been granted a role as Adjunct Assistant Professor with the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Michigan State University.