Mark Swanson is CEO of Birko.
Food safety has been an integral part of Mark’s professional experience while working with some of the most respected institutions in the protein industry, including Iowa Beef Processors, ConAgra Foods and Swift & Company. He draws on that experience leading Birko in its mission to help food processing plants provide clean and safe fruits and vegetables, protein products and beverages.
Mark is a member of the Association for Corporate Growth and is a frequent speaker at their events. He routinely presents on food safety topics to industry groups, government agencies and graduate degree programs including Colorado State University’s (CSU) College of Business and College of Agriculture Sciences.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, stories of plant closures and backups in the meat supply chain have dominated the news, making COVID-19 prevention the primary goal for meat processors.
