Jacob Ball
About Jacob Ball
Jacob Ball serves as the Vice President of Food Safety and Quality at Chobani, a position he has held since 2023. He has over 15 years of experience in quality assurance roles at Nestlé S.A., where he held various managerial positions.
Work at Chobani
Jacob Ball currently serves as the Vice President of Food Safety and Quality at Chobani, a role he has held since 2023. He is based in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the food safety protocols and quality assurance processes to ensure that Chobani products meet the highest standards.
Previous Experience at Nestlé S.A.
Before joining Chobani, Jacob Ball had an extensive career at Nestlé S.A., where he worked for 11 years in various quality assurance roles. He served as Factory Quality Assurance Manager from 2012 to 2023 in Solon, Ohio. Prior to that, he held the position of Quality Assurance Supervisor from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as Corporate Quality Assurance Manager-Innovation from 2015 to 2021 and as Director of Quality Assurance for both Nestlé Professional and Nestlé Coffee Partners from 2019 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Ball earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Kentucky, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in food safety and quality assurance, which he has applied throughout his career in the food industry.
Early Career at Lexmark
Jacob Ball began his professional career as a Chemist at Lexmark, where he worked from 2005 to 2008. This role contributed to his development in quality assurance practices and laboratory standards, which he later applied in his positions at Nestlé S.A.