Pablo Coronel, PhD
Senior Fellow, Food Process and Food Safety
Pablo is recognized by the U.S. Food + Drug Administration as a food safety process authority. He is a co-editor of the third edition of the Aseptic Processing and Packaging Handbook.
Niranjan Kulkarni, PhD
Senior Director, Consulting Services
Niranjan leads CRB's Consulting practice that specializes in data modeling, operations, process simulations, layout optimization and supply chain management to enhance existing or planned facility or process investments.
Renee Benson
Packaging Engineer
Renee is a recognized thought leader in the area of packaging development. She provides extensive experience and knowledge to support design, packaging equipment selection, line layout, troubleshooting and line optimization, packaging material testing and line validation.
Jim Vortherms
Senior Director, Automation Delivery
Jim Vortherms brings nearly 30 years of control systems programming knowledge, including leading teams and the development of control systems. As Senior Director of Automation Delivery, Vortherms helps clients use and manage data to make smarter manufacturing and equipment decisions.
Jerry Steenhoek
Senior Director, Automation Technology
Jerry Steenhoek has nearly 30 years of experience in automation and process systems design, operational technology (OT) networks, and cybersecurity. Steenhoek’s role as Senior Director of Automation Technology enhances CRB’s project delivery by leveraging his automation expertise from early process design through start-up.
Tom Rychlewski
Vice President, Food + Beverage Operations
Tom leads CRB's dedicated Food + Beverage team of more than 100 professionals to deliver a diverse range of projects, from small studies to large-scale, greenfield design-build facilities.
CRB Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program celebrates and enables the technical preeminence of our people. It is a path for our most distinguished professionals to advance their respective area of expertise. As they pursue technical expertise, Senior Fellows and Fellows lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies and innovations and champion growth programs within the company. These individuals are key mentors for fellow CRBers, fostering continuous learning and lighting the career path for others.
Integrated Project Delivery
Our ONEsolution methodology enabled Tuffy's Treat Company to increase its production capacity by 500%, maintain its capital budget, and achieve ultra-flexible and safe manufacturing operations.
Tuffy's Treat Company
Sustainable Facility
LEED Gold Manufacturing Facility
CRB completed all design phases for Mars Chocolate North America's first new facility build in North America in more than 35 years. The facility achieved LEED® Gold certification.
Alternative Proteins
Plant-Based Protein
Sustainable design reduces water and energy use and costs for large-scale fermentation plant and corporate headquarters for MycoTechnology.
>> See how going vertical reduced MycoTechnology's carbon footprint
Operations Improvement
Operations Study
T. Marzetti gained a 20% increase in kitchen utilization and a 30% increase in weekly throughput with no CapEx investments as a result of a CRB operational study.
Baked Goods
Baked Good Facility
CRB planned, designed and delivered this facility modernization effort that enabled our client to double their production capacity and improve overall food safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining operations throughout the project.
Refrigerated Petfood
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for this 140,000-square-foot renovation and expansion of preservative-free pet food manufacturing. Hygienic designs enabled SQF Level 3 certification for the entire facility.
Freshpet Refrigerated Pet Food Facility
Beverage/Brewing
CRB's concept through detailed design and construction administration services enabled Boulevard Brewing Company to expand the capacity of its fermentation facility by 40%.
Boulevard Brewing Company