Meet the Team

Abbey is a recent graduate from Colorado State University’s Nutrition and Food Science
undergraduate programs. She loves helping others through her passion for nutrition and
analysis, and being a Nutrition Fulfillment Specialist at MenuTrinfo has been the perfect fit.
She was born and raised in Texas, but came to Fort Collins to pursue her degree, and the
Colorado weather and outdoors have convinced her to stay! She is looking forward to
continuing learning and growing through this position, and being apart of a great team!

I received my BS in nutrition from Cornell University and completed a combined Master’s degree and Dietetic internship at Tufts University and the Frances Stern Nutrition Center in Boston.

I had a long career as a clinical nutrition manager, regional clinical manager, and dietetic internship director for Sodexo healthcare. For Sodexo Universities, I developed the “My Zone” personal pantry, and Sodexo’s Simple Servings; the allergen-safe resident dining option which won Food Managements’ 2013 Best Wellness Concept and the 2017 AllerTrain Best Food Allergy Innovation for Universities award. I’ve also worked with the Kent University dining team to develop the first completely gluten-free University dining venue at Prentice Hall.

Betsy Craig is the nation’s leading expert on food allergies, menu labeling and certifying products and facilities as free from food allergens. As CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo®, LLC, she and her team are dedicated to helping foodservice operators protect lives and health every day.

MenuTrinfo’s crew is responsible for menu nutritional information effecting over 100K restaurants, allergy training for hundreds of thousands throughout the US and Canada with well over 1,000 colleges and Universities using her ANAB accredited program, and recently providing product transparency to today’s food allergic consumer through ISO 17065 certification of spaces and products.

I have been with MenuTrinfo since 2012 when I was a student at Colorado State University. After graduating with my degree in Biomedical Sciences, I joined the team full-time as a nutritionist, and over the years I’ve grown with the organization and am now the VP of Product Fulfillment.

When I’m not making sure all of our nutrition, training, certification and consulting clients are happy, I’m enjoying the Colorado outdoors with my husband, kid and two dogs. My likes: Hockey (go Avalanche!) Trying out new recipes at home Visiting National Parks Road trips through the Rocky Mountains 90s country music My why: My ultimate goal is helping our clients breathe easier at night, knowing that we have their backs. Regardless of the service we’re providing, it pushes me every day to get them the tools they need to serve their guests more confidently.

Erica Nehrling is a sales leader and registered dietitian based in Atlanta. With a masters in nutritional science from University of Illinois and 15 years of experience spanning higher education dining, clinical nutrition, and industry sales, she specializes in food allergy management for both non-commercial and commercial sectors. As Director of Client Relations at MenuTrinfo®, Erica champions the Certified Free From™ program, guiding organizations to view allergen safety as essential for future growth and customer trust. She is known for building strong partnerships and delivering practical solutions that advance food safety, transparency, and brand growth.

Personally, Erica is passionate about empowering others and affirming the unique worth of every individual she meets, bringing heart and purpose to her work every day.

Hi! My name is Galen. Despite being born quite far from here (Wellington, New Zealand – and I’m a dual citizen!), I’ve grown up in Loveland, Colorado since I was a year old.

I’ve been with the MenuTrinfo team for about a month now, and I came here for several reasons – a few of them being the opportunity for mentorship under Rocky Craig, the unique technology and more importantly, to contribute to helping people remain safe while enjoying the foods they love the most. Technology has always had a huge presence in my life – ever since I was 4 years old. In my free time, I love to travel and have been to over 13 countries in my 27 years here. I love rock climbing and enjoying the outdoors, and am a music fan with a growing vinyl collection. I’ve been working at MenuTrinfo since I graduated with a degree in Information Technology from Colorado State University and I’m loving it! Can’t wait to serve you!

Hey, I’m James! I started at MenuTrinfo® last August, working part-time while I finished my undergraduate program at Colorado State University. Since graduating in May, I’ve come on as a full-time Fulfillment Specialist!

I began college just doing Exercise Science but decided to add a minor in Human Nutrition after taking a nutrition class that was required for my program. That interest grew through the past couple years and culminated with me joining the MenuTrinfo® team. Working here has been great, and I love knowing that the work I’m doing has a positive impact on so many people! In my free time, I try to spend as much of it as possible outdoors. I take full advantage of being based in Colorado and love to hike, camp, and backpack. My hiking goal is to complete Colorado’s four great fourteener traverses. I did the Crestone Traverse last summer and now I’m hooked! I also play competitive ultimate frisbee. I promise it’s a real sport!

Lainie joined the MenuTrinfo team in 2022 shortly after relocating to Colorado from Washington state. She holds a B.S. in Food Science and Nutrition and brings with her a strong background in customer service. Lainie is passionate about health and wellness and is deeply committed to helping others through her work. Her education and experience allow her to approach each task with knowledge and empathy, making her a valuable asset to the team. Lainie enjoys building connections with clients and colleagues alike, always aiming to provide support, insight, and care in every interaction.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time on a wide variety of hobbies—from crafting to cooking—and loves exploring new parts of Colorado with her partner and their dog, always in search of their next adventure.

I joined MenuTrinfo as a Culinary Nutritionist in 2016 after graduating from Colorado State University. Currently, I am the VP of Product Development and Accreditation.

I oversee the accreditation of the company’s certificate programs and certification body and manages various development projects. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition Management, as well as a Masters of Public Health. I enjoy baking, traveling, hiking, and spending time with my husband and two children. My Why: 1. Making a difference in the lives of so many people while using my education, years of restaurant work, and love of food. 2. Supporting a business that supports their employees and a team of people that genuinely care about each other! Professional likes: Making a client happy. It’s a great feeling to deliver exactly what they need AND when they need it.

Lena Kennedy is the go-to support powerhouse at MenuTrinfo®, assisting across departments and keeping daily operations running smoothly. As Assistant to all of us she plays a vital role behind the scenes—solving problems, keeping things organized, and supporting a mission she deeply believes in: saving lives through food allergy safety and transparency.

Driven by her passion for meaningful causes and grounded in her strong core beliefs, Lena brings heart and a can-do spirit to everything she does. Whether it’s managing tasks, helping team members, or improving processes, she’s always ready to step in.

I received a BS in Microbiology from Colorado State University and jumped in to the food and beverage manufacturing world. I have 30+ years experience in food safety and quality working at food production facilities. I hold a deep passion and work ethic for food safety. In some places Allergen control was paramount in any food production I have worked at. With my deep roots in production, supplier verification and sanitation processes, preventive controls came to life even more and protected consumers around the globe! Joining MenuTrinfo and staying on as an advisor has allowed me to use all my food safety experience and knowledge at an even higher level! And on a personal note, I love the outdoors whether it is hiking for miles in the Rockies or simply taking a nap by a babbling creek!

I’ve been a Coloradoan since the mid 70s. Education revolved around computing technology, as I joined HP in 1978. Life was filled with many projects, travel, and entertainment.

I had always wanted to start a business and in 2010 a “nutritional data management” opportunity presented itself. Betsy and I jumped on that with the easy choice of CEO. Decades of system architecture and programming expertise led me to create our custom applications and infrastructure. This environment amplifies the impact of our subject matter experts. I’ve also always insisted on “The HP Way” (Link Below) as an influence on our corporate culture. Internally we’ve amassed an impressive set of customers, code and data as I’ve served as “the man behind the curtain”. In March 2020, I retired from the original job, Covid be d*mned. In our second decade, I get to be immersed in the increasingly interconnected dataflow across the food service industry. You can’t stop the signal!

Ruby us a food safety professional with extensive experience, having obtained my MS in Agriculture and received training in PCQI, FSVP, and Food Defense. Ruby is excited to be part of the MenuTrinfo team as an Auditor & OnSite Fulfillment Specialist. Before joining MenuTrinfo, she worked as a QA Manager in the food manufacturing and dietary supplement industries in Hawaii. In these roles, managing the FSMA Food Safety Plan, HACCP, Food Defense, and cGMPs. On a
lighter side, I adore nature, especially the flowers that bring so much joy and beauty.

Sandra Dugan is currently the Director of Training and Nutrition for MenuTrinfo®, working with clients to create food allergy safe environments through online and in-person allergen training. Prior to working at MenuTrinfo®, she was the Operations Manager for Red Silo Coffee Roasters, managing operations and exploring new brands. Sandra also worked as the Training and Development Manager for Breckenridge-Wynkoop, developing and implementing training for restaurants and breweries. In addition, Sandra spent 17 years working as an Associate Professor for Johnson & Wales University at the Denver campus educating students in the Hospitality and Culinary fields.  Sandra also worked as a General Manager for Sodexo and has over 20 years of independent training and consulting experience. 

Sandra has an MBA from Regis University and an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts from The Colorado Institute of Art. 

Hi, I’m Sarah! I graduated from the University of Wyoming with an Accounting Degree in 2000 and have worked in finance ever since. I joined MenuTrinfo in 2017.

The mission of MenuTrinfo is important to me and so many of my family members. I was so excited when I came across this job opening that happened to be at a local company that protected those with food allergies. My husband and I have lived in Colorado for over 20 years and have 3 children. I enjoy cheering my kids on in their sports. My family and I enjoy traveling, the beach, hiking, camping, skiing, and playing with their Bernese Mountain Dog.

Hi, I’m Tyler. I am a Registered Dietitian and food industry professional and I am bringing more than 10 years of food service and food manufacturing experience to the MenuTrinfo team. Working in a number of food safety and quality assurance roles in my career has built a personal passion for food safety and protecting consumers, especially those with food allergies.  I’ve been able to compile a diverse background in the food and nutrition space, and hope to add a well-rounded expertise to the onsite division. Outside of work, I really enjoy cooking and traveling.