Type Of Business:
Consulting company
Marketing Area:
Domestic and International
Expertise:
Oat chemistry and technology, including processing
Major Product/SVS:
Consulting services in the area of oat production, processing, nutrition and storage; Technical writing and project management
Favorite Business Publication:
Cereal Chemistry
Nutrition Journals
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Fishing; Playing bridge
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Food Science, Focus on Microbiology and Biochemistry, Michigan State University (1968); Master’s Degree in Food Science, University of Illinois (1965); Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, University of Illinois (1964)
Affiliations Awards:
AACC International; Former Chairman, Biotechnology Division, AACC International; Former Member, Advisory Board, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota; Former Member, Midwest Plant Biotechnology Board of Directors
Place of Birth:
Watseka, IL
Children's Names:
Robert, Webster
Douglas Webster
Kristen Studley
Work History:
Joined the Quaker Oats Company as a project leader in November of 1968 upon completion of my Ph.D. at Michigan State University. I worked for the Quaker Oats company for 30 years in various research and technical management capacities. During my tenure at Quaker Oats, I developed technology to enhance product storage stability, worked in International Tech Service and product development, conducted & coordinated cereal technology research programs and initiated an oat biotechnology program.
Career Achievements:
Edited two books on "Oat Chemistry and Technology" for the American Association of Cereal Chemistry.
Wrote several chapters on oat chemistry, utilization and processing which were published in various cereal text books.
Granted a US Patent on a method for preparation of whole grain oat product.
Developed and coordinated a multi university and government laboratory program to produce an oat genetic map.
Co-author of the barley (B-glucan) heart health petition.
Spouse's Name:
Charlene Webster
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Development and implementation of an oat biotechnology program.
Charity:
President, Local Homeowners Association; Boy Scouts of America Troop Leader; Former President, Local Chapter, Jaycees; Former Chairman, Illinois Jaycees Children's Camp, Youth Baseball & Fast Pitch Softball Team Manager
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
I attributes my success to hard work and a good education.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
I became involved in this profession as a result of a strong interest in biological science and more specifically a desire to learn more about plant, animal and microbial biochemistry. These interests led me to explore options in this general area. Subsequently, a part-time job as a lab technician in a food microbiology laboratory piqued my interest in Food Science. As a result, I enrolled in the Food Science program at the U. Of Illinois.
Extended Bio Profile:
I retired from Quaker Oats in 1999 where I worked in research and development for over 30 years. At the conclusion of my career, I was a senior research scientist and was responsible for managing outside research contracts. These programs focused on developing biotechnology capabilities to enhance oat breeding programs and develop superior oat varieties from both an agronomic and an oat quality point of view. I currently maintain an active interest in oat and cereal research and provide consulting services upon request.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Consulting and technical writing services for professional organizations and industrial companies
Awards/Honors:
Recognition as a Jaycee Senator
Outstanding Youth Leader
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
Retired?