Vuyani (Mike) Mekile

I graduated in 1988 B.S. (Math and chemistry) from University of Zululand, South Africa. In 1989 I was awarded Fullbright Scholarship (M.S. in math and statistics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA. Previous employment includes working as a material control and planning for South African Motor Corporation. As a process support chemist in Vitamin C operations, I was involved in a number of process improvement projects. With TMAS my key role is bringing new technologies to solve critical customer issues. I am currently serving as a committee member for  International Cooperation for Convergence of Technical Requirements for the Assessment of Feed Ingredients (ICCF).

Tara Ricker

I graduated from the University of New England in 1999 with a B.S. in Laboratory Science.  I began my career at Roche Vitamins in 2002 with the TMAS group as a scientist.  I perform the routine and problem-solving analysis of vitamins, carotenoids and enzymes for customers and the internal dsm-firmenich business.

Joseph O’Donnell

A 1998 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a B.S. in Biology. Hired by Roche Vitamins in 1999 as a Lab Technician. Joined TMAS in 2000 where I’ve worked for the last 20+ years as a Scientist. I currently perform vitamin and enzyme analytics on internal and customer submissions; troubleshoot problem samples; bring in new assays and equipment; and collaborate with local and global dsm-firmenich analytics and quality teams to support the growth of the Animal Nutrition and Health business.

Michele Hamilton

I graduated in 2013 with a B.S. in Animal Science from Delaware Valley University.  My prior work experience includes working as a chemist, leading agrochemical residue studies in a research laboratory. I also performed quality control analyses on raw materials in the pharmaceutical field. I joined dsm-firmenich in January 2022 as an Associate Scientist performing vitamin and enzyme analyses.