03.01.07
Fortitech, Inc., Schenectady, NY, has added three people to its technical staff, as well as an additional sales manager. Joining the company as formulation scientists are Alejandra Gratson and Kevin Krall. Ms. Gratson recently worked as a re-search/teaching assistant at the University of Illinois where she focused on cloning, expression, biochemical characterization and dehydrogenases. Mr. Krall recently held a laboratory technician position with Turkey Hill Dairy where he specialized in flavor/application analysis and sample plating. Sharlene Grenier has been hired as quality control assistant. She is responsible for the release of each premix and ensuring that each order meets or exceeds Fortitech’s quality and accuracy. Fortitech has also named Dana Brown regional sales manager. Responsible for the U.S.’s Mid-Atlantic, upper Midwest regions and part of Canada, Ms. Brown will focus on new business development, strategic sales marketing and key account management within those territories.