Martin Cervenka

Martin Cervenka is a senior manager in process development engineering for gum, mints, and fruity confections at Mars, where leadership includes guiding a team of engineers in developing new confectionery products from pilot to factory scale. Cervenka founded Chicago Custom Woodwork, focusing on creating custom furniture from reclaimed wood. Previous experience with Wrigley includes roles as confection engineering lead and principal process engineer, emphasizing the design and implementation of innovative technologies and product launches. Earlier positions at Quaker Oats and Fannie May involved process development and project management, with foundational engineering experience gained at Purdue University, where a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Process Engineering was earned.