Curtis Kastner has been an ASI Faculty member since 1975. He has served as the Coordinator of the Food Science and Industry undergraduate program, Research Coordinator, and Associate Department Head. Currently he serves as the Director of the Food Science Institute, which was started in 2001. The Institute is charged with coordinating and facilitating food science teaching, research, and extension efforts across campus. He also coordinates the interdisciplinary Food Safety and Security program for the Institute as well as the USDA sponsored Food Safety Consortium, which includes Iowa State University and the University of Arkansas. His accomplishments have been recognized by being appointed to the National Advisory Committee for Meat and Poultry Inspection, awarded the “Educator’s Award of the National Meat Processors Association and designated as the “Advanced Degree Graduate of Distinction Award” by his alma mater, Oklahoma State University has recognized his accomplishments.
He enjoys hunting, fishing, coaching and visiting with his grandchildren.