Thank you for reading about your Benton-Franklin Health District Environmental Health Food Safety Specialists.  We are eager to help you serve safe food -- please call our office if you have any questions.
Jean
	Jean, the supervisor of the food safety program, came to the BFHD in 1998 and has been supervisor since 2000.  She loves her job and staff, and thinks that Benton and Franklin Counties are fortunate to have such dedicated people working to ensure that food is safe to eat in our community. Prior to the BFHD, Jean graduated from the University of Arkansas, married, traveled the country with the love of her life, worked as an environmental health specialist in Colorado, raised two children, and made some wonderful friends. She now also has three smart, beautiful, adorable grandchildren that are the lights of her life. Jean's Food Safety Pet Peeve: Jean is very peevish in general, but her main pet peeve is the food worker who only wears gloves for food handling when there is an inspector in the establishment. Barriers are required at all times when handling food to make sure germs don’t spread.  Even when they use barriers with food, food handlers still need to wash their hands often.  Their health (and their customer’s) may depend on it.   Another pet peeve is unpermitted food vendors. Everyone that serves food to the public must make sure their food is prepared in a safe manner approved by the health department.  If someone is selling food in a parking lot or door to door, be sure to see their food permit before you buy.
Judy
	Judy was born and raised in Idaho. She has a BS in Microbiology/Biochemistry and a BS in Medical Technology from Idaho State University ("we won't mention the years") and has worked as a medical technologist, as well as in hematology, chemistry, and blood banking. She joined the health department in July 2002 and has enjoyed meeting all the people in the food service industry. Judy's Food Safety Pet Peeve: Inappropriate use of food safety gloves.
Pam
	Pam comes to BFHD from Richland. She received her degree from San Diego University in Microbiology. She enjoys watching gymnastics, especially when her daughter is competing. A long time resident of the area, she began working with the Health District in 2004. Pam’s Food Safety Pet Peeve: So many to chose from, but potentially hazardous food left out at room temperature leads the list.
Jessica
	Jessica’s life has brought her unique and exciting experiences and opportunities.  She grew up in England and traveled throughout Europe.  She also attended Bothell High School and was a member of the varsity tennis and soccer teams, playing premier soccer for four years.  She received her biology degree from Central Washington University and spent her last semester of college in Mexico participating in a student exchange.  Jessica joined the Health Department in June 2005.  She is also the head coach for two Tri-Cities youth soccer teams in hopes of giving kids the opportunities she has been given. Jessica's Food Safety Pet Peeve: People who understand food safety, but pretend that they don’t. En español La vida de Jessica le ha traído muchas oportunidades y experiencias especiales.  Ella fue criada en Inglaterra y tuvo oportunidades de viajar por la mayor parte de Europa.  Asistió a la secundaria de Bothell y fue un miembro del equipo de tenis y fútbol.  También, jugó en la menor liga de fútbol por cuatro años.  Obtenía su carrera en biología a la Central Washington University.  El último semestre de la universidad se la pasó como un estudiante de intercambio en México.  Desde que ella ingreso al departamento de salud en junio de 2005, ella también es la entrenadora de dos equipos de niños en los Tri-Cities.  Ella quiere darles la misma oportunidad que ella tuvo. Me molesta: Las personas que conocen las reglas de comida, pero actúan como que no lo saben.
Britt
	Britt was born and raised in Kennewick.  She graduated from Kennewick High School to pursue a degree in biology and Spanish from WSU.  Upon graduation, Britt joined the BFHD in 2005.  She speaks both German and Spanish and has found that being trilingual is a very useful skill.  Britt works in Pasco and North Franklin county. Britt's Food Safety Pet Peeve:  Improper cooking temperatures. En español Britt nació aquí in Kennewick.  Ella se graduó de Kennewick High School y luego asistió a WSU.  Ella recibió una carrera en biología y español.  Después de graduarse en mayo, Britt empezó a trabajar por BFHD en 2005.  Ella habla alemán y español.  Britt trabaja en Pasco y North Franklin County. Me molesta: no cocina los alimentos a las temperaturas apropriadas.