The Jel Sert Company
Erika Scherer has extensive experience in quality engineering and management, currently holding the position of Sr. Quality Engineer at The Jel Sert Company since May 2006, where previous roles included QA Manager, QA Laboratory Supervisor, and Quality Engineer. Prior to this, Erika worked at Empresas Polar from April 1996 to 2005 as Coordinator of Chemical and Sensory Analysis and as a Chemical Analyst. Erika holds a Master of Science in Food Science from Universidad Simón Bolívar (2003-2006) and a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Chemistry from the same institution (1989-1996).
The Jel Sert Company
For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high quality, high value foods and beverages that help bring people together. As a proud family owned business, they understand that sharing a meal; a treat or even just a quick beverage can be an opportunity to create meaningful time with loved ones. Since its incorporation in 1926, The Jel Sert Company has been at the forefront of innovation in the food and beverage industry; with an evolving portfolio of brands ranging from drink mixes to dessert mixes and freezer pops. Our beloved brands include Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, Pop-Ice, Kool Pops, Wyler’s Light, Flavor-Aid, All Sport, Super C, Pure Kick, Royal, My-T-Fine and Nature’s Hand. The Jel Sert Company is based in West Chicago, Illinois, where over 1,000 employees share the company’s passion for creating incredible products that help families and friends gather together to make lasting memories.