SQFI Appoints Brian Updegraff as Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Arlington, VA – The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI—The Food Industry Association, today announced the appointment of Brian Updegraff as director of financial planning and analysis. In this role, Updegraff will lead the SQFI team in developing and executing financial strategies while collaborating on revenue initiatives to support the global food safety and certification program.

SQFI Chief Food Safety Assessment Officer and Senior Vice President Gigi Vita commented on Updegraff’s appointment, saying, “Brian comes to SQFI with a proven track record of supporting cross-functional business units, both at a corporate level, as well as in the field. I look forward to his contributions and leadership.”

Updegraff joins SQFI as a seasoned finance professional with a background in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis. Before joining SQFI, Updegraff spent 24 years at Amtrak, where he held several leadership positions. Most recently, Updegraff served as senior director of operations, financial planning and analysis, where he coordinated and managed the organization's planning, forecasting and financial reporting activities.

Updegraff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and resides in Fulton, Maryland. He will regularly collaborate with the Arlington-based SQFI team.