Over 300 Years Combined Experience

We’re the reliable go-getters our clients seek when they want to differentiate products in a crowded marketplace. We are the industry insiders—the secret weapon—when it comes to food innovation and product development. Together, we have over 300 years of experience with knowledge and fresh thinking to take on complex challenges.

Celine Benipayo

Celine Benipayo

Staff Accountant

Mark Crowell

Mark Crowell

Founder & CEO

Rosa Espinoza

Rosa Espinoza

Research Chef

Innovative culinologist experimenting with molecular gastronomy techniques for new food textures.

Sarah Fitzgerald

Culinologist III

Abla Jad

Abla Jad

Chief Financial Officer

Casey Jenkins

Casey Jenkins

Product Development Manager

Kylee Jovag

Kylee Jovag

Project Manager

Alex Klokov

Alex Klokov

Culinologist I

Shannon Koski

Shannon Koski

Key Account Strategist

Culinologist at work, blending science and culinary arts to innovate food creations.

Brittany Kovacevic

Account Director

Patrick Rolfe

Patrick Rolfe

Research Chef II

Nicholas Roundy

Nicholas Roundy

Project Manager

A culinologist experimenting with flavors and textures in a modern kitchen laboratory

Jacqueline Sarmiento

Business Development Partner

A culinologist presenting a workshop on the fusion of culinary arts and food science.

Kristen Sparkman

Culinologist III

Michelle Tittl

Michelle Tittl

Product Development Manager

The Center of Innovation and Excellence

The Center of Innovation and Excellence

Every craftsperson needs their studio. Every scientist needs their laboratory. We’ve brought both together here at our state-of-the-art facilities in the Seattle area. We invite you to look for yourself and see behind the curtains where the food we can only dream of comes to life.

Be a Part of Generation NEX

You’re creative. You’re passionate about food. You like to surround yourself with industry leaders who prioritize your personal growth. You belong with us. We are actively hiring for positions posted here and hoping to connect with those looking to learn about a broad range of categories in clean label, plant-based, and other areas of the food industry. Want to be a part of this welcoming and challenging environment? Let’s set up a fika (coffee chat).

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