Jon Hansen

Jon Hansen is an accomplished Sr. Technical Director at Hawkins, Inc. since April 2025, with extensive experience in research and development and process engineering across multiple roles at Ecolab from 2007 to 2025. Key achievements include managing the Technology Transfer for a $10MM production line in France, leading cross-functional teams for product development, and driving innovation through strategic partnerships with suppliers. Hansen's prior experience at Ralco Nutrition involved managing product formulation and process development. Educated at the University of Minnesota with a BSChE and at South Dakota State University with a BS in Chemistry, Hansen's diverse expertise spans product commercialization, formulation management, and sustainability initiatives in the chemical engineering sector.