Riley Parmenter

Riley Parmenter, M.S., has extensive experience in product development and meat science, currently serving as an Associate Senior Scientist at Hormel Foods since March 2018, previously holding various roles including Scientist and Project Orion/Supply Chain Management. Previous experience includes a position as Production Technician at Davis Meat Processing, LLC, and multiple roles at Illinois State University, including Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant. Additional early career experience includes work as a Meat Processor at Daves Supermarket, Inc. Riley holds a Master of Science in Meat Science and a degree in Animal Industry Management from Illinois State University, as well as a high school diploma from Prairie Central High School.