Lindsey Nylander

Lindsey (Barbieri) Nylander is a seasoned professional in quality assurance and product development, currently serving as the Director of Quality at Paradise Tomato Kitchens since April 2024. Prior to this role, Lindsey held the position of Director of FSQA and Product Development at Marich Confectionery Company from August 2023 to April 2024. Lindsey's extensive career includes a significant tenure at Santa Cruz Nutritionals, where leadership roles spanned from Senior Director of Quality to various director positions in innovation and regulatory compliance from May 2011 to April 2023. Earlier experience includes roles at DOLE Fresh Vegetables as Production Manager and Senior Quality Assurance Manager from July 2007 to May 2011. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Agricultural and Food Products Processing and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences, both earned from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.