Dr. Parker is a passionate nutritional scientist, product development professional and corporate R&D leader. He earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying food processing, food chemistry, and human antioxidant nutrition. Having worked as both a university professor (5 years) and industry professional (15 years), Dr. Parker has a deep understanding of how good science supports great products. Dr. Parker has developed more than 100 products, published more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific papers, holds one patent, and most enjoys driving product innovation and seeing a product impact a life for the better. Earlier in life, he was a marching band leader and concert musician (where he and Dr. Jarrod Davies became friends), and a competitive and performance ballroom dancer, where he met his wife Andrea. They are the parents of 5 sons.