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European Machine Vision Association (EMVA), China Dr. Fritz Dierks, director of R&D, module business for Basler AG, was re-elected chairman of the GenICam Standard Group, and is assisted by the three vice-chairmen—Rupert Stelz, image acquisition group manager for STEMMER IMAGING; Stéphane Maurice, director of software development at Matrox Imaging; and Christoph Zierl, technical director for MVTec Software.
Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va. Marjorie DePuy joined as senior director for supply chain and sustainability. DePuy maintains more than 15 years of experience in non-profit and association program management. In her new role, DePuy will build upon FMI’s key functional areas of supply chain and sustainability, amplifying the association’s traditional strengths in addition to bringing a new awareness of the reciprocity and interplay between the two key areas. DePuy was formerly the vice president of industry relations and education with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, where she guided strategy and developed content for an annual conference, educational programs and stakeholder engagement focused on the healthcare supply chain. Most recently, while traveling in New Zealand, DePuy lent her talents to support EcoFest North, a month-long series of eco events focused on community-led initiatives in sustainable living. DePuy started her career at the Grocery Manufacturers Association, where she designed and programmed the “Future of Food” Symposium, coordinated organizational strategic planning and served as primary liaison to several member committees.