Experience

Inanovate, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager and Director of Quality

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Sioux Falls, South Dakota


University of South Dakota
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jul 2019 - Present


University of South Dakota GEAR Center

• GMP Facility Director

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area



Elanco Animal Health

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clincal Lab Supervisor

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

  Larchwood, IA Lead clinical lab in strategy, development of clinical models and assays, and study design from laboratory aspects. Site Biosafety Officer



Novartis Animal Health

• China

• Vaccine Development Lab Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Jan 2015

  Led a team that developed clinical models to evalute the efficacy of veterinary vaccines from POC to licensure. Developed lab internship program. Provided guidance on computer system validation and ensured lab compliance to GCP and USDA standards.



Novartis Animal Health now Elanco Animal Health

• Senior Scientist

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2012

  Larchwood, IA Developed veterinary vaccines for farm animals, and supported the licensing of vaccines with the USDA. Developed assays for clinical use. Performed project management, served as HSE lead for R&D, and worked with international research institutes to evalute leads and develop products.



North Memorial Medical Ctr

• EMT

  • Aug 1998 - Aug 2003

  Redwood Falls, MN/Brooklyn Center, MN Served as EMT in Redwood Falls Area from 1998-2002 and Brooklyn Center from 2002-2003. Provided care for >1,000 patients. Worked with paramedics and physicians to provide high levels of patient care.