"I do my best
because I am counting on you
counting on me."
-- Maya Angelou
About Us
Rebecca Weeks Harter, PCQI
Hello, My name is Rebecca Weeks Harter, and I am the Principal and Founder of Food Regulatory Partner LLC. I love the food industry, from start-up to global corporations, from bench to shelf, from food service to retail, and from human to pet food. For 37 years I have had the joy of leading teams, serving in support roles, and directly contributing to the delivery of well over 2000 new or improved products in the marketplace.
Born and raised in Indiana with much of my extended family involved in agriculture, I attended Purdue University. An internship in foodservice management led to my diverse career in the food industry where I have become a jack of all trades and a master of many. My formulation experience made me a better regulatory professional, my regulatory experience made me a better quality professional, my quality experience made me a better commercialization leader, and so on.
I strive to serve with excellence - inspiration coming from family, faith, friends, community involvement, learning something new every day, and even my dogs, Alice and Ella. My food passion is baking, and I have been a Farmers' Market vendor and have had a catering business. Like many of you I have supported kids as a scout leader, HS football statistician, a 4-H leader and more. And I spent 5 years as an Airbnb Superhost with my Smoky Mountains cabin.
With Food Regulatory Partner LLC you will experience active partnership and effective communication as the keys to our successful Client-Consultant relationship. My priorities are responsiveness and delivering project results that meet or exceed your expectations. And I am committed to detail and due diligence but work to balance perfection with practical.
I am PCQI Certified through the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance and a member of the Institute of Food Technologists and the International Association of Food Protection. I am also very pleased to offer services of other professionals in the Food Regulatory Partner LLC Network.
We look forward to having the honor of contributing to your success and growth!
Education and Training
Purdue University, BS, Secondary Education, Science & Life Skills
University of Pennsylvania, Budget Process and Finance
University of Illinois, Geriatric Nutrition
Chicago Medical School, MS, Nutrition, Thesis on Calcium Bioavailability
University of Minnesota, Water Activity of Foods
Michigan State University, US Food Regulations
University of California - Davis, Foundations of Sensory Science
Cornell University, Food Manufacturing GMP's
North Carolina State University, Food Microbiology
Auburn University, Poultry 101
Texas A&M, Pork 101
ESHA Research, Genesis R&D Training
University of Florida, The Horse Course
Food Category Experience
Values
Client Compliments
"Rebecca’s extensive knowledge of food science, product development, and food safety regulation sets her apart as the technical expert that can propel your business forward. Rebecca possesses excellence in her quality of work and in her communication style. She is truly more of a teammate than a consultant. Highly recommend."
P. Rode
Director of Food Safety & Risk Management
"I have had the pleasure of working with Rebecca on a number of labor-intensive, detail-oriented projects. Whe always went above and beyond to deliver more than what was expected. With careful thought and planning, she considered not only the super users of the information, but also the other affected departments and end customer(s). Rebecca is consistently recognized for her leadership and dedication to excellence, without accepting any credit for her own significant contributions, always deflecting it to her teams."
M. Scott
Regulatory Manager
"Rebecca brings amazing depth and breadth to her work! She is technically competent in regulations and their application to food labeling. She utilizes her extensive background in quality, regulatory, and product development in her approach...delivering on all project objectives while providing recommendations for and insight to other adjacent areas. Additionally, her contagious enthusiasm and positive attitude are a true asset to any team."
T. Whitemarsh
Senior Regulatory Manager
Giving Back
In memory and honor of her father, Rebecca will donate 10% of Food Regulatory Partner LLC direct service net revenues to the various organizations including the following:
Opening in 2011, Still Waters Adult Day Center is a ministry of Castleton United Methodist Church on the north side of Indianapolis. Our mission is “To strengthen, support and provide services for older adults and families throughout their journeys as aging individuals and caregivers.”
The Indiana 4-H Foundation seeks to create and enhance growth and recognition opportunities for Indiana 4‑H youth and their leaders. Ultimately, our goal is to enable Indiana 4‑H youth to develop the hallmarks of successful citizens – responsibility, leadership and integrity.