Mark Schlickman
About Mark Schlickman
Mark Schlickman is a National Account Manager for Food and Beverage at AFCO, a Zep Company, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in sanitation management and has collaborated with various specialists to enhance food safety and sanitation programs.
Current Role at AFCO
Mark Schlickman serves as the National Account Manager for Food and Beverage at AFCO, a Zep Company, since 2016. In this role, he focuses on managing key accounts and ensuring the delivery of effective sanitation solutions tailored to the food and beverage industry. His responsibilities include overseeing client relationships and implementing sanitation programs that enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Sanitation Management
Prior to his current position, Schlickman worked as a Corporate Account Manager at Supply Sanitation Systems and S3 Sanitation Cleaning from 2015 to 2016. He also held the position of Midwest Regional Sales Manager at Sunburst Chemicals from 2009 to 2015, where he managed sales across multiple states. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Plant Supervisor at Mickey's Linen for five months in 1996.
Education and Expertise
Schlickman studied at Regis University from 1977 to 1981, where he gained foundational knowledge relevant to his career. His expertise includes sanitation program implementation and collaboration with technical teams to enhance food safety and microbiological processes.
Involvement in Sanitation Programs
Mark Schlickman has been involved in implementing the Assure™ Sanitation Program, which aims to mitigate risk and control costs in sanitation and safety programs. He collaborates with the Quality Action Team, which comprises microbiologists, chemists, and Six Sigma Black Belt engineers, to improve plant processes and conduct audits related to microbiological and food safety.
Collaboration with Food Safety Specialists
At AFCO, Schlickman works alongside SQF and HACCP-Educated Food Safety Specialists to provide technical service and support. This collaboration ensures that sanitation practices meet industry standards and that clients receive comprehensive support in maintaining food safety.