Luke Kroger

Luke Kroger serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Aldevron, where responsibilities include leading a team to deliver innovative materials for clients supporting patients globally. Prior to this role, Luke held multiple positions at Aldevron, including Senior Director of GMP Manufacturing and Director of GMP-Source Manufacturing and Pre-Production Planning, focusing on manufacturing and planning for GMP-Source materials. Before joining Aldevron, Luke worked at Newport Laboratories Inc in various roles, including Senior Manufacturing Manager, Bacterial Fermentation Supervisor, Research Scientist, and Laboratory Technician, emphasizing product oversight, technology transfer, and molecular analysis. Luke holds a Master of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences from South Dakota State University, a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Sioux Falls, and an Associate’s Degree in Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician from Minnesota West Community and Technical College.