Food and Dietary Supplement Consultant specializing in Open Innovation NPD, Microencapsulation and Hydrocolloids

Technical Consultant #1721

Food product development and technology.
Microencapsulation technology and delivery systems.
Hydrocolloid technology.
Functional foods and dietary supplements.
Confectionery and chewing gum, baking, beverages and sweet goods experience.
Technical management and open innovation development.
Expert witness (defendant and plaintiff).
Lab build-out and lab management experience.
Flavor technology.
Short-course developer and adjunct professor at Montclair State University and Rutgers University.

Undisclosed Company, Managing Principal, 2004 - Present

Consultant for top multi-national food and dietary supplement companies developing strategy and prototypes for wellness applications.
Assist companies in technology development in the areas of microencapsulation, hydrocolloids and open innovation new product development.

Projects

Rutgers University and Montclair State University as an Adjunct Professor of Food Science teaching Foods and Nutrition courses; and Functional Foods/ Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements course.
Microbia Precision Engineering as Director of Application Development business and encapsulation technology development for carotenoids from bio-fermentation (biotech start-up company).
United Foods Corporation as V.P. of Research and Development, (consulting role) for new business and technology development.
Johnson & Johnson/McNeil Nutritionals as a Project Manager on Splenda™, Viactiv™ and Lactaid™ brands.
ConAgra Foods and Kraft Foods Global developing confidential technology, open innovation NPD and encapsulation solutions.
Martek Biosciences, Senomyx and other new technology/start-up biotech companies in the commercialization and development of novel new ingredients.

Pinnacle Foods Corporation, Cherry Hill, NJ, Director and Product Development, 2006 - 2007

Group Leader for Dunacn Hines®, Log Cabin® and Mrs. Butterworth® brands developing new product lines and extensions.
Launched 4 new innovative products to market, including Oven-Ready™ frozen brownies.

Firmenich, Inc., Princeton, NJ, Global Product Design Team Manager, North America, 2005 - 2006,

Constructed new labs and managed flavor application group developing encapsulated flavors and new technology for sweet goods applications.
Developed proprietary technology and served as North American encapsulation technology leader.

Natrol, Inc., Chatsworth, CA, Vice President of Technology and Product Development, 2003 - 2004

Member of senior executive management team developing strategy and execution of research and development initiatives. Key technical advisory to the CEO.
Developed labs and research and development teams and launched numerous wellness products in food and dietary supplement formats.

Mars, Inc., Vernon, CA, New Technology Manage, 2001 - 2003

Developed new concepts and prototypes for pet foods and pet snacks.
Developed wellness and functional food products for pets and human applications.
Led development of Cocoa Via™ brand of functional foods that delivered heart health benefits.

Rhodia Food Ingredients, Inc., Cranbury, NJ, 1998 - 2001

Filling the positions: Global Director of Innovation and Development and Director of Food Technology in North America.
Developed new technology programs globally for texture applications and coordinated lab development globally for top 20 international food companies.
Directed research and development functions for six food technology labs at two U.S. locations.
Managed a staff of 25 on a $3.2 million research and development budget. Managed Ph.D. level managers.

Balchem Corporation, Slate Hill, NY, Commercial Research Director, 1995 - 1998

Directed research program developing custom encapsulations for food and dietary supplement companies.
Supported marketing efforts by presenting capabilities to customers and at trade shows globally.

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago, IL, 1990 - 1995

Filling the positions: Product Development Chemist and Sr. Exploratory Research Chemist.
Invented new ingredient technology and new ingredient systems, encapsulated sweeteners and flavors for chewing gum applications.
Developed new chewing gum products, improved dental benefits of chewing gum and supported intellectual property development (patents).

Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI. Sr. Development chemist, 1987 - 1990

Technical Service and development manager for food applications for METHOCEL™ food gums.
Developed new applications for increasing barrier properties and reducing oil uptake in batter and breaded fried food applications.

Credentials

Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University and at Rutgers University in NJ.
Intellectual property and patent development.

Academic and Professional Affiliations

Publications and Patents