ACS Webinar: Beyond the Acronyms: What to Know About ACS Certification in 2026

Join ACS Certification leaders to learn more about the cheese industry’s leading professional credentials, the CCP and the CCSE. Nathan Aldridge of GFI, Molly Browne of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, and Oliver Ford of Beehive Cheese will share information about the rationale for and history of the program, as well as share important tactical updates affecting the exams this year. They will cover the application process, how to prepare, and what to expect on exam day. There will be time for Q+A, so bring any questions you have and get the answers you’ve been waiting for.

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM MT / 3:00 PM ET
Free for ACS members or $25 for nonmembers
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The recording will be posted to the ACS Learning Center after.

 

Meet Your Speakers

Nathan Aldridge is the Manager of Education for Gourmet Foods International.

Molly Browne is the Education Director for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. A true-born native of the State of Cheese, she was pursuing an MA in Food Rhetoric from the University of Colorado when she first crossed paths with cheese in a professional capacity. She (somewhat unknowingly) launched her career by accepting the position of lead cheesemonger at a small specialty shop in Boulder. Since then, Molly has worked in a multitude of roles for cheese companies large and small. She is a Certified Cheese Professional and Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator through the American Cheese Society, and serves as Chair of the ACS Certification Committee. She lives in Milwaukee, WI with her daughter. 

Oliver Ford is the President at Beehive Cheese Company. He has been working for Beehive Cheese since the creamery opened in 2005. He has had the unique experience of working nearly every job at the company, starting as a cheesemaker. An artist at heart, he studied Graphic Design at Weber State and even sketched Beehive’s illustrations for each cheese label. Oliver is a true autodidact and this has served him well working in a small business environment. His positivity and passion for the family business has been instrumental to the growth of the company over the years. 

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Event Details

Date: Thu, Feb. 26, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Organizers:

  • American Cheese Society

Cost: Free for ACS Members; $25 for Nonmembers

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