Rich Nygaard
About Rich Nygaard
Rich Nygaard serves as the R&D Process Development Manager at ChromaDex, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in process technology, having previously held positions at Cargill and Bolt Threads.
Work at ChromaDex
Rich Nygaard has been employed at ChromaDex since 2015, holding the position of R&D Process Development Manager. He has contributed to the company's research and development initiatives for a total of nine years. His role involves overseeing process development within the organization, which is located in Longmont, Colorado. In addition to his managerial position, he also serves as an R&D Scientist III at ChromaDex, based in Boulder, Colorado.
Previous Experience at Cargill
Before joining ChromaDex, Rich Nygaard worked at Cargill for eight years, from 2007 to 2015. During his tenure as a Process Technologist in Navarre, Minnesota, he focused on developing and optimizing processes within the company. His experience at Cargill provided him with a strong foundation in process technology and development.
Current Role at Bolt Threads
Since 2019, Rich Nygaard has been serving as a Senior Process Engineer at Bolt Threads in Emeryville, California. In this role, he is responsible for engineering processes that support the company's innovative materials and product development. His work at Bolt Threads complements his extensive background in process development.
Education Background
Rich Nygaard completed his secondary education at St. Anthony Village High School. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent career in research and development within the fields of process technology and engineering.