Gina Clapper

Technical Specialist


Phone: +1 217-693-4809 Fax: +1 217-693-4854 Email: ginac@aocs.org		Clapper, as a member of the AOCS Technical Department, coordinates international method development and harmonization, liaises with industry partners to expand the Laboratory Proficiency Program, and develops resources and technical materials needed for myriad AOCS purposes. Clapper holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois, is an active member of AACC International, AEIC (Past President), ASTA, and ASTM International. AOCS is the US Administrator of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO TC 34 (Food Products) and the Secretariat to ISO/TC 34/SC 16 (Molecular Biomarker Analysis). Clapper administers the US-TAG to ISO/TC 34/SC 16, as well as assists the other areas of ISO participation when needed. These include: ISO/TC 34/SC 2 (Oilseeds) ISO/TC 34/SC 11 (Fats and Oils) The Joint Working Group (Input/Output Quality for Feedstocks and Fatty Acid Esters Used in Biodiesel) between ISO/TC 28/SC 7 (Liquid Biofuels) and ISO/TC 34/SC 11 (Fats and Oils). Clapper manages AOCS' program for Certified Reference Materials (in accordance with ISO Guides 30-35). She is married to a grain farmer in central Illinois and is familiar with maize, soya, wheat, and alfalfa production.