Ignacio Villarroel Herrera

Ignacio Villarroel Herrera is an experienced agricultural engineer with a diverse background in horticulture and production management. Currently serving as Compost Manager at Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms since March 2023, Ignacio has previously held significant roles such as an independent advisor specializing in soilless cultivation systems and an agronomist at Inversiones Bosques del Mauco S.A., focusing on high-quality compost production for mushrooms. Additional experience includes production supervision and management at Tomaval S.A., where Ignacio drove substantial productivity improvements in hydroponic vegetable cultivation. Ignacio's academic credentials include a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and military training as a pilot from Escuela de Aviación "Capitán Manuel Avalos Prado."