Meet Our Board Members

Together, the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Midwest Section leadership team is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission, fostering collaboration within the industry, and ensuring the continued success of the region’s initiatives.

Luke Gray

Company: Neogen Corporation
Job Title: Principal Scientist
Board Position: President
Location: Michigan

Azza Wagdy

Company: Weber Flavors
Job Title: Analytical Group Manager
Board Position: Illinois Representative
Location: Illinois

David Ellingson

Company: Eurofins
Job Title: Senior Technical Manager – Nutrients
Board Position: Wisconsin Representative
Location: Wisconsin

Darryl Sullivan

Company: Eurofins
Job Title: Chief Science Officer
Board Position: International Representative
Location: Wisconsin

Donna Houchins

Company: Romer Labs Inc.
Job Title: Sr. Research and Development Specialist
Board Position: Missouri Representative
Location: Missouri

Grace Bandong

Company: Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing
Job Title: Business Unit Manager
Contaminants and Inorganics
Board Position: Treasurer
Location: Wisconsin

Jay Alappat

Company: Mérieux NutriSciences
Job Title: Regional Technical Director
Board Position: Past President
Location: Minnesota

Lawrence Novotny

Board Position: South Dakota Representative
Location: South Dakota

Marcy Russell

Company: FOSS North America
Job Title: Industry Sales Manager
Board Position: Minnesota Representative
Location: Minnesota

Sally Flowers

Company: Association of Food and Drug Officials
Job Title: Scientific Affairs Director
Board Position: Kansas Representative
Location: Kansas

Andrew Savage

Company: Nestle
Job Title: Analytical Chemist
Board Position: Ohio Representative
Location: Ohio

Ken Kise

Company: Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Job Title: Chemist
Board Position: Iowa Representative, Secretary
Location: Iowa

DeAnne Iverson

Company: North Dakota State University
Job Title: Analytical Chemist
Board Position: North Dakota Representative
Location: North Dakota

Tai Ha

Company: Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Job Title: FFL Laboratory Representative
Board Position: Nebraska Representative
Location: Nebraska