Mike Bassett

Mike Bassett has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. Mike began their career at Cargill in 1995, serving as a Utilities Supervisor/Project Engineer until 1998. Afterward, they moved to Masterfoods, where they worked as a Senior Project Engineer until 2004. Mike then returned to Cargill, where they held the position of Acidulants Project Engineer until 2002. In 2004, they transitioned to the role of Senior Project Engineer at Cargill until 2007 when they became the Lactic Acid Team Leader, a position they held until 2013.

In 2009, Mike joined Natureworks LLC as a Production Manager, overseeing plant operations. Mike was subsequently promoted to the role of Plant Manager in 2014. Additionally, they took on the responsibility of Director of Operations in the same year. Mike has demonstrated their expertise in operations and engineering throughout their career, consistently taking on roles of increasing responsibility.

Mike Bassett attended Montana State University-Bozeman from 1990 to 1995, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.