Mike Bashor
About Mike Bashor
Mike Bashor is the North America Food Service segment R&D, Food Safety and Quality Director at General Mills, based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Current Role at General Mills
Mike Bashor is the North America Food Service segment R&D, Food Safety, and Quality Director at General Mills. Based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, he has been in this role since October 2016. He leads initiatives across a $2 billion Convenience and Food Service segment.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Prior to his current role, Mike Bashor held various positions at General Mills. He was the Plant Quality and Regulatory Operations Manager for seven months in 2016 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Between 2013 and 2016, he served as the Global Food Safety Manager. From 2010 to 2013, he worked as an R&D Manager. Earlier, he was the Operations Business Manager from 2008 to 2010 and a Senior Scientist/Product Developer from 2003 to 2008.
Educational Background
Mike Bashor holds a dual master's degree in Food Science and Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain and Quality Management. He earned his MBA from the University of St. Thomas between 2004 and 2007. He also studied at North Carolina State University, where he received both his Master's degree in Food Science from 2000 to 2002 and his Bachelor's degree in Food Science from 1996 to 2000.
Leadership in Quality and Food Safety
In his role, Mike Bashor leads Quality and Food Safety initiatives for General Mills' North America Food Service segment, ensuring the highest quality product delivery. He collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing locations to maintain high standards.
Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
Mike Bashor has extensive experience in merger and acquisition integration within the consumer goods industry. This background adds to his expertise in managing complex transitions and ensuring that all quality and safety standards are met during these processes.