Ken Hilderbrand retires

From: Pamela Tom (pdtom@ucdavis.edu)
Date: Thu May 30 2002 - 12:39:50 PDT

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    In today's on-line version of "The Wave" (http://wave.worldcatch.com),
    John Fiorillo wrote a very nice tribute to our retiring friend and
    colleague, Ken Hilderbrand (Seafood Extension Specialist at Oregon State
    University). John gave me permission to share the writeup with you.
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    May. 30 2002 - WorldCatch Wave - Yesterday I was reporting an article on a
    product that will extend the shelf life of seafood by killing surface
    microbes that ultimately influence how fast seafood spoils.

    And I did what I have done countless times during the 14 years I have been
    writing about seafood -- I called Ken Hilderbrand at the Oregon State
    University Hatfield Marine Science Center, where he works as a Sea Grant
    extension agent .

    I called Ken because he is one of the preeminent food scientists in the
    country, if not the world, when it comes to seafood.

    After Friday, it's not going to be as easy to reach Ken. Ya see, Ken is
    retiring. He's gonna be soaking up some sun, kicking back and ignoring the
    clock. Good for you, Ken.

    Many of you may not have had the good fortune to meet Ken, but it's a
    pretty sure bet that Ken's work over his 30+-year career has influenced
    your business.

    Ken has been instrumental in the creation and implementation of HACCP. His
    other areas of specialty include studying the control of histamine
    production in albacore tuna, listeria research and seafood processing
    sanitation.

    He has written or co-written a number of publications on commercial
    seafood processing and on home seafood preparation.

    Ken's fingerprints are all over this industry. His work has helped
    countless seafood companies improve the sanitation of their products.

    On Friday, Ken will quietly slip into retirement. Ken, I wish you well and
    offer my gratitude for all of the great work you have done for this
    industry during your distinguished career.

    Happy trails!!

    John Fiorillo
    Vice President Online Media
    WorldCatch Inc.
    www.worldcatch.com
    2100 N. Pacific St.
    Seattle, WA 98103
    Phone: 206 973-1213
    Fax: 206 284-7600
    Cell: 425 830-9695

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