Chance Elm
About Chance Elm
Chance Elm is a seasoned professional specializing in strategy and cost savings development within the North American supply chain, currently working at General Mills, Inc. in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Current Role at General Mills
Chance Elm currently holds the position of Plant Technical Support, Cost Savings and Product Design at General Mills, Inc. in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Additionally, he works in Strategy and Cost Savings Development for the North American Supply Chain, also at General Mills. In these roles, he focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and enhancing product designs to improve efficiency and profitability.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Before his current roles at General Mills, Chance Elm had an extensive tenure at the company from 1984 to 2002, serving as Director, Research & Development. During this time, he was instrumental in overseeing various research and development projects, thereby contributing to the company's innovation and growth.
Leadership at MOM Brands Company
From 2005 to 2013, Chance Elm was the Director of Research & Development and the PLM Program Director at MOM Brands Company. In these capacities, he led efforts in product lifecycle management and spearheaded significant advancements in product development, playing a critical role in the company’s success during his eight years there.
Past Roles at ConAgra Foods and Horizon AgriFoods
Chance Elm served as Vice President of Research & Development at ConAgra Foods, Inc. from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, he was Principal at Horizon AgriFoods from 2002 to 2004. These roles further honed his leadership skills and expanded his experience in food product development and research.
Educational Background
Chance Elm has a diverse educational background. He earned an MBA in Marketing from Xavier University between 1979 and 1981. He also holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, obtained in 1979, and has studied Food Science & Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. This robust educational foundation supports his expertise in both the technical and strategic aspects of product development and cost savings.