John Summerfield

• I am a very creative product and process development scientist in the food industry and in other industries. • I have a great deal of experience working with regulatory agencies such as the FDA, USDA, EPA and FSIS. • I also have experience in the Agile product development process along with Lean manufacturing, GMP, ISO 9000 and Total Quality Management. • I work well in cross-functional and upper management teams and have facilitated these types of teams at all levels. • I have a B.S. in Chemistry and a M.S. in Food Science. Committees and volunteer work: • Board member of the ACGV, Austin Community Growth Venture, 2017 – Present • Scientific advisor for the Austin Area Angles investment group, 2019 - Present • Austin Youth Soccer Association girls soccer coach, 2013 – 2016. • Austin Youth Hockey, 2006 – 2010. Served as Vice President, President and Past President. Also coached both girls and boys hockey. • Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2010 – Present. Served as a confirmation teacher for 3 years and as an Usher for the last 6 years. • Sunday school teacher, 1998-2002. Grace Lutheran Church. Apple Valley, MN • Boy Scout troop volunteer, 2000-2004. Rosemount, MN