Debbie Carpenter is Kikkoman International Inc.'s foodservice manager, national sales and marketing. In this capacity she's responsible for promoting the flavor enhancing benefits of naturally brewed Kikkoman Soy Sauce - the world's leading soy sauce - to the U.S. foodservice industry, spanning all segments from leading national chains to colleges & universities to independent operators. She is also responsible for growing the company's new lines of Asian Authentic Sauces and Pearl® Soymilk.
Additionally, Ms. Carpenter is actively engaged with the culinary world as a member of the National Association of College and University Foodservice (NACUFS), International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), Research Chefs Association (RCA), International Food Technologists (IFT), International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) and International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP).
Prior to joining Kikkoman in 1998, Ms. Carpenter was Field Sales Manager at Hunt-Wesson. Ms. Carpenter is a graduate of St. Mary's College in Morga, California.