AOAC Volunteer Approval (August 2022)

CURRICULUM VITAE John C. Travis

EDUCATION

University of Michigan Bachelor of Science 1997 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Principal Technical Manager, Certified for Sport (2021-present)

Manage NSF 306, Certification Guideline for Certified for Sport Program content. Liaise with NSF 306 stakeholders which includes professional sports leagues, sports federations and National Anti-Doping Organizations on issues that intersect the sports world and supplement industry. Managing technical requirements and policy for certification programs, driving new program development and ensuring compliance with ISO 17065 requirements. Engage industry and stakeholders to promote the public health value of NSF certification programs and services. Provide guidance on technical evaluation criteria and processes associated with Dietary Supplements, Functional foods and Certified for Sport programs. Develop and execute training programs for dietary supplements. Develop marketing materials for Dietary Supplements, Functional foods and Certified for Sport certification programs. Senior Research Scientist (2012-2021) Develop analyses for trace analysis of World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) prohibited substances (i.e. stimulants, steroids, diuretics, etc.) in dietary supplements (DS) and functional foods by UPLC/MS/MS (>270 compounds.) Develop and validate methods of analysis for gross and trace contaminants using various analytical techniques (e.g. LCMS, HPLC, and GC). Develop and validate methods of analysis using various analytical techniques (e.g. LCMS and HPLC). Serve as technical resource for NSF staff on analytical methods for nutritional supplements and drinking water. Active in the maintenance and application of the NSF dietary supplement certification standard (NSF/ANSI 173) and NSF Certified for Sport (NSF 306). Serve as a representative on American Herbal Products Association technical committees. NSF representative for the AOAC’s (formerly the Association of Official Analytical Chemists) Stakeholder Panel for Dietary Supplements (SPDS). NSF representative on the AOAC Advisory Panel for the SPDS. Member of working groups developing AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements for numerous ingredients, such as cinnamon, amino acids, PDE-5 inhibitors and turmeric.

H.R. Initials: Date: Vitae\Travis.doc August 19, 1999

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