D.D. Williamson Announces Three New Associates

LOUISVILLE, KY D.D. Williamson announces the recent hiring of three new associates: Jennifer Guild as global food science and regulatory manager, Jody Renner-Nantz as food science chemist, and Richard Wiebke as global quality manager.

We are delighted to add these three talented associates to our global team, said Ted Nixon, CEO. Were confident these new associates will deepen our technical ability to respond to customer questions and develop innovative color products.

The new position of global food science and regulatory manager was created to add depth to D.D. Williamsons Science and Innovation team. Guild will help to continue D.D. Williamsons leadership in specifications and regulatory compliance for new product development, as well as ensuring the companys knowledge and integrity in the ever-more-complex global regulatory arena. She comes to D.D. Williamson with extensive experience with regulatory compliance, most recently with T. Hasegawa. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Joining the D.D. Williamson Science and Innovation team as food science chemist, Jody Renner-Nantz brings additional talent and capacity for new product and application development. Also a new position in the company, the food science chemist responsibilities include managing increased demand for customer applications. Renner-Nantz has a rich background in food science, working with experts in the field at University of California, Davis. She earned her B.S. from Purdue University and her M.S. from University of California, Davis, both in Food Science.

As global quality manager, Richard Wiebke works with D.D. Williamsons nine plants to maintain and improve the quality of products and services the companys customers have come to expect. Wiebke has extensive experience with quality management in the food industry with companies such as Rich Products, ConAgra Foods and RJR Nabisco. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Purdue University.

About D.D. Williamson
D.D. Williamson, the world leader in caramel color, now offers a broad spectrum of natural colors. A trusted and recognized provider of color solutions to the food and beverage industry, the company operates nine manufacturing sites on five continents. Visit http://www.ddwilliamson.com for more information.