Candace Claeys

Candace Claeys has extensive experience in Quality Operations and Management within the food industry, currently serving as Director of Quality Operations at Nestlé Purina North America since June 2010. Claeys has held various roles at the company, including Factory Manager, Production Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Assistant Quality Manager, and Quality Systems Team Leader. Previous experience includes internships in Quality Assurance at ConAgra Foods and Cargill-Horizon Milling. Academically, Claeys earned a Master of Business Administration from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business (2020-2022) and a degree in Food Science from Iowa State University (2006-2010).