I worked in the Nutraceutical Industry at American Laboratories Inc for 13 years. Starting with a position as Laboratory Technician and progressing to Project Coordinator and Safety Director. Over the 14 years as Plant Manager at ExOxEmis Inc. I was involved in the chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) activities for two active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). As a part time consultant, for 2 years, in the area of pharmaceutical manufacturing I worked on development projects. For the last 5 years I have been a Business Development Manager at UI Pharmaceuticals, creating proposals, selling services and managing accepted project in the pharmaceutical manufacturing area. B.S. degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University. M.S. degree in Food Science from University of Nebraska, Lincoln.