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Randy Tharp, Epstein's vice president and director of international projects, was a featured speaker last week at the Food Production Solutions Association - FPSA's Annual Conference in Palm Springs, CA.nnRandy was elected last year as the Chair of the FPSA’s new #DesignBuild Network, and helped kick off the 2024 conference with a presentation on “The ABC's of DesignBuild” that introduced attendees to the basics of the delivery method.nnUnder the leadership of Randy and Vice-Chair, Ben Reeder breakout sessions helped to develop content for food processing firms and industry suppliers championing the DesignBuild approach to deliver quality, cost effective market solutions.nnThe FPSA is organized by six industry-focused councils: meat, dairy, prepared foods, beverages, bakery and pet food, with additional networks focused on DesignBuild, young professionals, technology, food safety, packaging, and women’s alliance).nnThe FPSA, formerly known as the Food Processing Suppliers Association, announced their name change to in an effort to reflect the organization’s direction providing innovative and forward-thinking solutions to food processors.