Dave Stern is Managing Partner at Harrigan Sanitation Solutions, where he has spent nearly 20 years leading operations, administration, and finance while partnering with food manufacturers to improve performance, reduce risk, and strengthen profitability.
A former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with deep experience in both operations and finance, Dave brings a thoughtful perspective to sanitation services—viewing them as a strategic lever for operational excellence. He specializes in designing and delivering contract service programs that align sanitation execution with plant performance, compliance, and long-term financial outcomes.
In his role at Harrigan, Dave oversees financial reporting, treasury management, and Continuous Improvement initiatives for both the company and its customers. Dave’s expertise is reinforced by hands-on food safety training, including HACCP certification, Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) training, and Sanitation Essentials training. This combination of financial rigor, operational insight, and food safety knowledge allows him to work collaboratively with plant leaders—translating sanitation performance into measurable business results.