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 Burdock Group hired Ye (Susan) Su and J. David Luedeke as research associates, and Lonnie Williams as a staff toxicologist. ... AIBMR Life Sciences Inc. promoted Anna K. Gawlicka, Ph.D., to vice president of scientific affairs; she will oversee all nutraceutical research, preclinical and clinical trials and toxicology studies. ... Jeffrey Carlson joined Decas Cranberry Sales Inc. as president and chief executive officer (CEO). ... Embria Health Sciences hired Stuart Reeves, Ph.D., as director of research and development. ... Enzymes Inc. announced four new hires: Dan Kaur Weamer, C.N., director of technical services; Rusty Lieberman, D.C., national sales manager; Steve Perry, Western states sales representative; and Charise Garcia, convention coordinator. ... Susan Haegar is the new vice president of corporate communications and government affairs for ECONET Inc., the parent company of Unigen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Aloecorp and Univera LifeSciences Inc. ... Novel Ingredient Services LLC hired Trent Armitstead as key account manager. ... derma-e Natural Bodycare made several personnel additions: Connie Harikul, public relations manager; Russell Urquhart, regional sales coordinator; Jim Gypp, warehouse manager; Hans Martin, warehouse clerk; and Ari Mattson, graphic designer. ... Richard T. Lane was hired as the director of global sales for Terry Laboratories. ... Reliv International hired Barry Muroy to fill the newly-created position of director of corporate communications. ... Mannatech Inc. promoted Linda Lucas Padilla to vice president of global marketing. ... Advitech hired Christian Brouillette as sales and marketing director and Kim Cantin, B.Sc., as quality control/assurance director. ... Mastertaste announced new hires and promotions. Markus Eckert is the new vice president of technical for Flavors, North America; Juan Varela joined the company as vice president of global key accounts for the Natural Products and Fragrance divisions; and Ton Mesters was promoted to vice president of business development of citrus products for the Natural Products division. ... Nutri-Vet Animal Health Care Products hired Tammy VanEtten for the position of eastern regional sales manager. ... Leiner Health Products Inc. appointed Kevin McDonnell to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). ... Martha Llaneras was promoted to senior manager, technical services, Food Additives North America, for International Specialty Products Inc. ... Unigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. promoted Regan D. Miles from president/chief operating officer to CEO. ... Cheryl Sturm joined Embria Health Sciences as director of marketing, handling brand management, advertising, trade show presence and new product launches.