Jennifer Gornnert serves as Compliance Officer at NASC, bringing a combined 13 years of experience in regulatory compliance to NASC and member support to ensure high standards in animal health supplements. Her comprehensive background in agricultural regulation and feed oversight provides valuable insights for NASC’s mission of promoting quality and safety in the animal supplement marketplace.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Penn State University and an Agriculture Education Teaching Certification from Rutgers University. She spent six years as a high school agriculture teacher, where she developed expertise in translating complex technical concepts into accessible guidance—a skill that serves her well in member education and training. Prior to joining NASC, Jennifer served as Director of Regulatory Services of the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture for nine years, where she administered over a dozen programs including the Feed program.
As NASC’s liaison to AAFCO, Jennifer serves on the Pet Food Committee alongside NASC President Bill Bookout. Her contributions to pet food label modernization efforts earned her recognition with an AAFCO award. She specializes in regulatory compliance, member onboarding and training, and developing guidance documents that help companies navigate evolving regulatory requirements.
A lifelong dog owner, Jennifer and her husband currently share their Pennsylvania home with Maeby, an eight-year-old black mouth cur rescue. Her personal understanding of the pet-owner bond reinforces her professional commitment to ensuring animals receive quality, safe, and appropriate supplementation. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and water sports.