Tom Chapman is an executive in the organic industry bringing 20 years of experience in the industry, policy, and certification. Tom possesses a strong understanding of organic principles and standards and has had a career long dedication to the organic industry including experience in organic certification as well as organic supply chains. Tom started his career at Quality Assurance International (QAI) working on international organic export programs and USDA accreditation. Tom and his teams have source over 1 billion pounds of organic ingredients during his 15 years in supply chains at Kinder's Premium Sauces and Seasonings, Clif Bar & Company and Numi Organic Tea. Tom actively engaged with the organic ingredient supply chain, meeting with farmers and manufacturers to encourage and support the continued growth in organic acres to ensure supply meets with growing demand. Tom has served and chaired the National Organic Standards Board and California Certified Organic Farms Certification Services Management Committee. He has also served on the board of Mercaris and on the California Organic Products Advisory Committee.