John Heigis possesses extensive experience in the food and industrial ingredients sector, with a strong background in product and process development, program management, and materials science. As a Senior Principal Scientist at Cargill from January 2000 to June 2022, John focused on strategy and business development related to texturing and emulsifying ingredients. Following this, John served as Plant Manager at Anderson Custom Processing, managing spray drying operations from August 2022 to June 2023. John then advanced to the role of Principal Scientist at General Mills, contributing expertise in R&D for flavored dairy products and extrusion processes from October 2023 to March 2025. Currently, John holds the position of R&D Manager - Powder Technology at Balchem Corporation, specializing in the agglomeration and encapsulation of various powders. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and ongoing education towards a Master of Business Administration and Project Management Professional certification.
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