David A. Thomas ( Dave )

David A. Thomas, MBA has extensive experience in operations and manufacturing management. David ( Dave ) A. started their career at The Quaker Oats Company, where they held various managerial roles in the Snacks Business Unit, Hot Cereal Business Unit, and as a Plant Operations Manager. David ( Dave ) A. then joined PepsiCo as a Product Commercialization Senior Manager before moving on to Constar International, where they served as the Director of Engineering and later as the Plant Operations Manager. David then joined Glanbia Performance Nutrition as the Vice President of Manufacturing, where they led a team of 450 production associates and played a key role in driving positive results in safety, quality, customer service, cost management, continuous improvement, and personnel development. David ( Dave ) A. currently holds the position of Vice President of Operations at Deerland Enzymes.

David A. Thomas, MBA, obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Illinois State University in the years 1978 to 1982. Later, they pursued further education and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during the period of 1996 to 1998. Additionally, they hold a HACCP certification from Siliker, although the specific month and year of attainment are not provided.