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World-renowned biotech and industry leaders, an experienced management team, and leading-edge scientists help champion Ventria's mission to develop breakthrough products that enhance and save lives. Prior to joining Ventria, its leaders amassed over 120 years of biotech experience, registered 145 U.S. and foreign patents, and published over 600 scientific papers.

Management Team

Scott E. Deeter, President & CEO
Scott has led the startup and development of several successful products and businesses for Cargill and Koch Industries. Scott negotiated and led a strategic alliance between Cargill and F. Hoffmann-La Roche to enter the natural vitamin E and sterol intermediates market. Prior to joining the company, Scott served as President and CEO of CyberCrop, a venture-backed software company. He also has experience in biotechnology, nutraceuticals, animal nutrition, and food processing. Scott started his career in the Technology and Life Sciences Group of Salomon Brothers. Scott has a BSc in Economics from University of Kansas, an MBA from University of Chicago, and an MSc in Economics from London School of Economics.

Ning Huang, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Development
Ning has made significant contributions to the understanding of cereal grain gene expression and related plant biotechnology processes. Through his efforts with the scientistific team at Ventria and within the Ventria network, Ning led the development of ExpressTec, Ventria's integrated protein production platform. Prior to Ventria, Ning led a research team on genome study at the International Rice Research Institute. Ning made significant advances in molecular breeding technology and plant genomics. He received his Ph.D. in Genetics from The University of California, Davis, in 1990.

Greg Unruh, Vice President and General Manager
Greg has more than 10 years of experience in the agriculture industry. Prior to joining Ventria, Greg led the expansion of John Deere Credit in the Midwest where he led the development and implementation of innovative financial and risk management solutions for growers, dealers, retailers and the agricultural supply chain. Greg will lead Ventria's production expansion including operations in Kansas. Greg received his B.S. degree from Kansas State University.

Randy Semadeni, Vice President of Finance and Business Development
Randy has more than 15 years of experience in Finance and Business Development. Prior to joining Ventria, Randy led the commercial launch of two business units for Rembrandt Enterprises. Randy has also held finance leadership positions with Murphy Farms, a division of Smithfield Foods, and Koch Industries. Randy will lead Ventria's finance department and will utilize his business development expertise to assist in commercialization of Ventria's product pipeline. Randy received his B.S. degree in Accounting from McPherson College.