Client Relations Team

Andrew Lorenz is Founder and CEO of We R Food Safety. A U.S. Army veteran who served as a Non-Commissioned Officer, he has worked in the food industry since 1986.

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At USDA-FSIS he served as a Deputy District Manager and as an Enforcement, Investigations and Analysis Officer, so he knows first-hand what inspectors look for.

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Today, Andrew leads a team that assists more than 200 food processors with food safety and regulatory compliance, including HACCP/HARPC programs, responses to regulatory actions, audit preparation and ongoing compliance.

Andrew also shares his expertise as a contributor to multiple food-industry trade publications.

Faith graduated from Ridgewater college with a degree in Dairy Management/Farm Operations.

She has extensive experience within the agriculture industry as well as the retail side of food safety and is looking forward to helping you and your team achieve your goals! 

She has a passion for providing outstanding client support and is based out of Foley Minnesota.

Paul has been with We R Food Safety since its inception and plays a key role in both client relations and software development. With more than 20 years of experience as a business owner previously, he understands the challenges companies face in managing day-to-day operations while continuing to grow their businesses.

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Paul works closely with clients to demonstrate We R Food Safety's software, both in person, at trade shows and remotely, helping them understand how technology can simplify food safety, regulatory compliance and recordkeeping. 

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Paul also takes the lead in developing the company's Power BI reports and dashboards, transforming operational and compliance data into meaningful information that clients can easily understand and use.

Ashley helps We R Food Safety in several ways, from inputting food safety systems into Food Safe Pro!® to developing and organize food safety systems, and is also Seafood certified. 

She has over 6 years of running her own business and has extensive experience in the Dairy industry. 

She has raised her own livestock, to include beef cows, chickens, goats, etc. and enjoys her horses, dogs, and cats. 

She lives in rural northern Minnesota and has two boys.

Matthew grew up in the meat & poultry industry. As a former owner of Country Fresh Meats in Weston, Wisconsin, he built and expanded the company's facilities and learned first-hand how to manage a fast-growing business.

He has extensive production management experience in slaughter, thermal processing, packaging, product development and retail, including planning how product flows through a processing facility. Matthew draws on that experience to guide clients through building new facilities and expanding existing ones, from layout and construction to getting production running.

A PAACO-certified auditor, Matthew, conducts second- and third-party audits for our clients. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and holds training and certifications in Basic and Advanced HACCP, PCQI, SSOP, GMPs, Humane Handling and Food Safe Pro (FSP) operations, along with business operations.

Having run a plant himself, Matthew gives clients advice that works on the production floor.

Jerry Arvizu is a HACCP-certified consultant specializing in the meat processing industry, with hands-on expertise in products such as bacon and sausage production. Originally from Arizona and now based in Louisiana, he brings a diverse perspective shaped by experience across multiple regions and operational environments. Jerry began his career in consumer retail, where he developed a strong foundation in customer service, operations, and business management before transitioning into the meat processing industry. He attended the University of Arizona and has since built his career working closely with processing facilities to improve efficiency, product quality, and overall performance. Known for his practical, results-driven approach, Jerry delivers real-world solutions and dependable support to every project.

Daniel grew up in a family-owned meat processing business. He has extensive slaughtering, processing, wholesale, and retail experience. 

Daniel attended Louisiana State University and University of Missouri in Food/ Meat Science.  

He has 25 years of Federal service with USDA.  Daniels tenure has taken him to over 700 federal and state meat plants across the nation.

His depth of knowledge in new product development, processing, and how to make money in the meat & poultry industry is second to none! 

Tiera graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a biochemistry degree and has 8 years of experience in food production working as an auditor, supervisor, and practitioner.

She has led multiple facility audits ranging from the health department, FDA, and SQF.

Tiera enjoys spending time with her family on the farm with their horses, cows, dogs, and chickens.

Artemese is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Master of Science in Food Safety. 

She has extensive experience in food safety and quality, having been a quality assurance manager in several facilities as well as an auditor; Artemese is a SQF practitioner and is certified in international food law and HACCP.