About Us

When “been there, done that” is a good thing.

Our award-winning team has excelled in every area of product development over the last 30 years.  Our expertise will help you seamlessly move from start to finish.

During our collective career experience, our team has helped innovate and launch over 1,000 products in over 70 countries around the globe.

We serve as a sales and commercialization accelerator, telling the story of unique ingredients with science.

We are an independent voice for best-in-class ingredients and technologies, responsible only to our clients.

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New company. Deep experience.

Joseph Bradley

CEO—

Leads the consumer product innovation process, bringing the highest-quality technologies to market safely, successfully, and true to brand values

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Joe Muttillo

Chief Operations Officer—

Oversees product development for clients from ideation to formulation, as well as supply chain and manufacturing management

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Dr. David Keller

Chief Science and Regulatory Officer—

Technology gatekeeper and regulatory navigator, taking the lead on all issues relating to science, safety, new technology, or product approval

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Devon Gholam, Ph.D.

vice president of science and INNOVATION

Scientific story teller focused on identifying emerging science-backed ingredients

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Brooke Bains

OPERATING PARTNER, emerging BRANDS—

Directly manages the ongoing marketing, distribution and growth strategies for CPG partner brands.

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Chris Foltz

SENIOR RETAIL director and STRATEGIST—

Assists in product development oversight, market positioning, and retail placement and helps optimize distribution strategy and tactics.

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Kristie M. Schwartz

Finance & Operations DirectoR

Experienced problem solver improving financial and operational processes

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Don Herbe

GENERAL COUNSEL—

Oversees all matters touching on legal, commercial, corporate, HR, and risk management

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Kip Botirius

SENIOR MARKETING ADVISOR

Develops strategic marketing plans and works directly with clients to ensure the results are achieved.

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Anne Hubben

CLIENT SERVICES Director—

Facilitates product development from ideation to implementation.

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Kelly Brooks

Art DIRECTOR—

Responsible for brand messaging and design for Step Change and our clients

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Rebecca Suhy

PR coordinator—

Responsible for assisting our clients with telling their most impactful stories

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Len Monheit

STRATEGIC ADVISOR, CONSUMER INSIGHTS—

Analyzes deep insights into consumer behavior for supplements and food and beverages

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Ram Nimmagudda, Ph.D.

STRATEGIC ADVISOR, GLOBAL INGREDIENTS—

Expert on the global commercialization of ingredients

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Dr. Todd Pesek

SENIOR MEDICAL ADVISOR—

Holistic physician who specializes in disease prevention and reversal toward longevity and vital living

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Interesting in joining our team?  Let’s talk.