David Kendall is Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. His 26-year professional career includes university teaching, research, and administration. Before returning to academia in 2004, he was a research economist with RTI International’s Food and Nutrition Policy and Consumer Behaviors research program. Throughout his career he has specialized in economic analysis of federal regulations, statistical analysis, simulation modeling, and primary data collection methods—including survey research, in-depth interviewing, and expert elicitation. Dr. Kendall has developed a variety of simulation models for use in economic impact analysis of federal regulations, including the Food Handling Practices Model.