Johnna Hepner
Director of Industry Relations, iFoodDS
Johnna Hepner has an extensive and diverse background with more than 30 years of experience in food safety, supply chain, and technology experience. Johnna currently works for iFoodDS as Director of Industry Relations and is responsible for developing relationships with industry partners and elevating awareness of digital transformation and technology adoption. Johnna spent ten years working at the Produce Marketing Association as Director of Food Safety and Technology providing technical expertise in the development of food safety education for small and local growers and well as representing the association to members, commodity groups, and allied industry organizations. Additionally, she focused on identifying new and emerging technologies for the fresh produce and floral industry. Prior to joining PMA, Johnna worked for Markon Cooperative Inc., Salinas, California, as food safety director. In this position, she forged extensive industry contacts while interacting with company suppliers and vendors to fulfill responsibilities that included setting, evaluating, and enforcing Markon’s food safety standards.
A recent graduate of the California Agricultural Leadership Class 46, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. Johnna was one of 24 agricultural leaders to be selected to participate in the 17-month esteem program. Johnna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in food science with minors in nutrition and chemistry from California State University. A native Californian, Johnna resides in the rural town of Hollister with her husband and three daughters.
