Judy Gerber Joins Vestcom International, Inc. as Director, Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs
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Accomplished Veteran Dietitian to Support Health and Wellness Programs LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(Business Wire)-- Vestcom International, Inc., the leading provider of customized shelf-edge marketing solutions to major retailers and brand manufacturers in the grocery, drug, and mass merchandising industries, today announced the hiring of Judy Gerber as Director of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs. In this position, Gerber will provide strategic nutrition vision, insight, and technical support for Vestcom`s Health and Wellness programs while ensuring accuracy and relevancy of the company`s nutrition data and criteria as regulated by the FDA/USDA. Gerber brings over 20 years of extensive, high-level expertise in the development and management of strategic health and wellness projects for both industry and academia. Her accomplished background encompasses leading positions at major international brands including Kraft Foods Global, Quaker Oats, and NutraSweet, as well as top academic institutions like Northwestern University Medical School. Gerber maintains considerable competencies in FDA regulations, clinical research, consumer trends assessment, strategic planning, and communications. "We are thrilled to have such a multitalented and innovative leader joining our team," said John Lawlor, chief commercial officer of Vestcom. "Judy`s unique combination of clinical, regulatory, and strategic experience will prove a tremendous asset to our in-store health and wellness initiatives, driving further growth and ensuring flawless compliance." Gerber maintains leadership positions in academia, the food industry, and non-profit organizations and is the media spokesperson for the American Heart Association`s Chicago division. With an M.S. in Food Science from the University of Illinois, she is a registered and licensed dietitian as well as a certified counselor in weight and stress management. About Vestcom International, Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas-based Vestcom International, Inc. is the leading provider of customized shelf-edge communications and specialized marketing services for the retail industry, driving more sales by connecting marketing and merchandising at the shelf for the nation`s top retailers and their suppliers, and processing more than 100 million price/promotion updates per week through its ten production facilities located across the United States. Vestcom`s services benefit retail clients by reducing store operations expenses, increasing retail sales and coordinating in-store execution with retailers and their brand partners. For more information about Vestcom visit www.vestcom.com. Sterling Kilgore, Inc. Laura Haumiller, 630-964-8500 ext. 228 Account Executive lhaumiller@sterlingkilgore.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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