Katie Schmits

Katie Schmits is a seasoned professional in the food industry with a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master's Degree in Food Science from Purdue University. Katie has held various roles in product development and commercialization at Kraft Foods and The Kraft Heinz Company before taking on the position of Senior Director of R&D at Good Foods Group, LLC. In their current role, Katie leads the R&D/Culinary team in developing and commercializing new innovations while optimizing existing products, aligning with strategic business goals. Katie has a strong background in leading projects and implementing processes to drive innovation and business growth.