Faculty & Staff Directory

Contact Info
EMail: terippen@umes.edu
Office: Center for Food Science and Technology
Mailing Address:
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension
Office of UMES-UME Administrator & Associate Director
2122 Richard A. Henson Center
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Phone: 410 651-6636
Fax: 410 651-8498

Mr. Thomas E Rippen
Principal Agent & Extension Specialist, Seafood Technology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension
Principal Agent & Extension Specialist, Seafood Technology
Sea Grant Extension Programs

Rippen works with the Maryland seafood industry to address food science and technology issues that improve economic competiveness, food safety and regulatory compliance. Special areas of focus include crab processing, thermal processing and HACCP implementation.

Area of Expertise:

Seafood Safety, Sea Grant Extension, Product and Process Development