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Dustin Dixon, Ph.D. has served as Vice President, Product, Quality Assurance and Procurement since June 2006. Dr. Dixon is responsible for the creation of new products, product specifications, quality assurance, food safety, purchasing and distribution.
Dr. Dixon joined IHOP in April 2004, and most recently served as Executive Director, Purchasing and Quality Assurance, overseeing the food safety, quality assurance and purchasing functions at the Company. Prior to joining IHOP, Dr. Dixon served as Director, Quality Assurance for Applebee’s International from 1999 to 2004. He also worked in the food safety/quality assurance area for Darden Restaurants from 1995 to 1999.
Dr. Dixon serves on the National Council of Chain Restaurants’ Animal Welfare Steering Committee, and is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists. He received a Master’s Degree in Food Science and a doctorate in Food Science from the University of Florida. Dr. Dixon resides in Valencia, Calif. with his wife Emily. | 