Phillip L. Minerich

Corporate Officer/Principal at Institute of Food Technologists, Inc.

71 year

Consumer Services

Consumer Non-Durables

Health Services

Network origin in Phillip L. Minerich first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. 269	College/University	Other Consumer Services	269
The Ohio State University The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. 204	College/University	Other Consumer Services	204
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION 89	Public Company	Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy	89
Grocery Manufacturers Association Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. 59	Non-Profit Organization	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	59
Institute of Food Technologists, Inc. Institute of Food Technologists, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014. 47	Non-Profit Organization	Services to the Health Industry	47

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Multi-company connection

Companies connected to Phillip L. Minerich via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
The Consumer Goods Forum The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Consumer Goods Forum operates as a business association. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Larry L. Vorpahl Denise Morrison Brian Cornell Lawrence Kurzius Jeff Harmening Harmening	Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
AACC International, Inc. AACC International, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services AACC International is a non-profit organization of members who are specialists in the use of cereal grains in foods. The Association was previously known as the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC). They publish Cereal Chemistry and Cereal Foods World as well as books on grain and food science. In addition to many other opportunities for professional growth, the association holds an annual meeting with exhibition, provides short courses taught by well-known experts in the field, and offers the online library of industry netcasts, the Cereal Science Knowledge Database. AACC International also offers international check sample and proficiency testing service, analytical sanitation certification as well as regional sections and subject matter divisions. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.	Commercial Printing/Forms	Sukh Bassi Steven D. Nugent Nirmal K. Sinha James R. Behnke Arthur H. DE. O. Bamunuarachchi	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Enactus Global Enactus Global Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Enactus Global provides free educational services. It organizes and motivates teams of university students. Its program includes market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success skills and business ethics. The organization was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Gregg Engles Denise Morrison Douglas R. Conant Kees Kruythoff Roberto de Oliveira Marques	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member
Consumer Brands Association		Mark Smucker Lawrence Kurzius Jeff Harmening Harmening James Snee Geoff Freeman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer
PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY	Household/Personal Care	Alan Wilson Denise Morrison Douglas Skidmore Melanie Healey Dawn Willoughby	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management	College/University	Kevin Kenealey Michael Rodger Buttshaw Mark Vaupel Nathan Annis	Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin
University of Wisconsin	College/University	Susan Nestegard Louise Hemstead James R. Behnke Tony Hoffman	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Purdue University	College/University	Kenneth Dunn Douglas Skidmore Sharrann E. Simmons Alison M. Azar	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Hormel Foods International Corp. Hormel Foods International Corp. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Hormel Foods International Corp. manufactures and markets canned food and meat food. The company was founded on October 16, 1992 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.	Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy	Larry L. Vorpahl Deanna Brady James Snee Jeffrey Baker	President Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member
Food Marketplace, Inc. Food Marketplace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Larry L. Vorpahl Mark Smucker Kees Kruythoff	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses	College/University	Douglas R. Conant Douglas Skidmore Kevin Kenealey	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
American Chemical Society American Chemical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Sukh Bassi Nirmal K. Sinha Mark Zettler	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
North American Meat Institute North American Meat Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services North American Meat Institute is an association for meat processors. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Julie Anna Potts has been the CEO of the American company since 2018.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jeffrey Ettinger James Snee Randall Huffman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Michigan State University	College/University	Celeste Clark Nirmal K. Sinha Janet Balson	Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.	Food: Major Diversified	Paul A. Hall George Dowdie Richard Ross	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
The Hormel Foundation The Hormel Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hormel Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 1941 by George A. Hormel and Jay C. Hormel. The organization was incorporated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and education purposes. It was formed to support the Hormel Institute which is a research body of the University of Minnesota.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jeffrey Ettinger Joel W. Johnson James Snee	Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
University of California, Los Angeles	College/University	Jeffrey Ettinger Brian Cornell Michael J. Mendes	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin
New York University	College/University	Christopher Policinski Jonathan Spielman William D. Rohrer	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.	Food: Specialty/Candy	Denise Morrison Jean Spence Roberto de Oliveira Marques	Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY	Food: Specialty/Candy	Denise Morrison Douglas R. Conant George Dowdie	Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer
ECOLAB INC.	Chemicals: Specialty	Jeffrey Ettinger Joel W. Johnson Susan Nestegard	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer
American Society for Nutrition, Inc. American Society for Nutrition, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society for Nutrition, Inc. provides nutrition research services. The firm specializes in nutrition, research, medical nutrition, educational resources, peer-reviewed publications and membership. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Celeste Clark Andrew Shao Indra Mehrotra	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association for the Advancement of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Sukh Bassi Austen S. Cargill	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The American Meat Science Association The American Meat Science Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Meat Science Association engages in meat science and technology. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Champaign, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Randall Huffman Kevin Myers	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.	Agricultural Commodities/Milling	Sukh Bassi Michael Rodger Buttshaw	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer
Auburn University	College/University	Randall Huffman Christie A. Tarantino	Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
American Meat Institute Foundation		Randall Huffman Michael Robach	President Corporate Officer/Principal
Food Products Association Food Products Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Food Products Association represents the food products industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Larry L. Vorpahl Paul A. Hall	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
International Life Sciences Institute		Jean Spence James R. Behnke	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
Sigma XI Sigma XI Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Sukh Bassi Ronald L. Thomas	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
THE TORO COMPANY	Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery	Jeffrey Ettinger Jeff Harmening Harmening	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Hormel Historic Home		Jeffrey Baker Nathan Annis	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION	Household/Personal Care	Mark Smucker James Jenness	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Kansas State University	College/University	Stephen Lacy Natosha Walsh	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
University of Tennessee	College/University	Alan Wilson Michael K. McKee	Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree
PEPSICO, INC.	Food: Specialty/Candy	Denise Morrison Thomas Greco	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
PRESTIGE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE INC.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Celeste Clark James Jenness	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Applegate Farms LLC Applegate Farms LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Applegate Farms LLC provides natural and organic foods. Its products include hot dogs, cheeses, burgers, snacks, bacon, pork and sausage. he company was founded by Stephen McDonnell and Chris Ely in 1987 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.	Food: Major Diversified	Deanna Brady Jeffrey Baker	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
DIAMOND FOODS, INC.	Food: Specialty/Candy	Celeste Clark Michael J. Mendes	Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer
American Society for Microbiology American Society for Microbiology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Paul A. Hall Michael Robach	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Kellogg School of Management	College/University	Douglas R. Conant Roberto de Oliveira Marques	Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
Catalyst, Inc. Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Denise Morrison Brian Cornell	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Iowa State University	College/University	Celeste Clark Kevin Myers	Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree
KELLANOVA	Food: Specialty/Candy	Celeste Clark James Jenness	Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer
Applebee's International, Inc. Applebee's International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Applebee's International, Inc. develops franchises and operates restaurants. The firm provides food and beverage products which include traditional favorites and signature dishes. It also offers beer, wine, liquor, and specialty drinks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA.	Restaurants	Douglas R. Conant Dustin Dixon	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
The Business Roundtable The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Denise Morrison Lawrence Kurzius	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member

Statistics

International

United States	49
France	2
Canada	2

Sectoral

Commercial Services	16
Consumer Services	15
Consumer Non-Durables	11
Process Industries	4
Producer Manufacturing	2

Operational

Director/Board Member	422
Corporate Officer/Principal	286
Independent Dir/Board Member	88
Undergraduate Degree	76
President	71

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Insiders
Gregg Engles	33
Denise Morrison	28
Celeste Clark	27
Brian Cornell	27
John M. Rice	27
James Dinkins	25
Douglas R. Conant	24
Robert Ruffolo	24
Kees Kruythoff	23
Alan Wilson	22
Kevin Kenealey	22
Christopher Policinski	21
Joseph McCracken	20
Melanie Healey	20
Stephen Lacy	20

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