Grain Foods Research Institute

Committed to better understanding the role of grain foods in healthy lifestyles

Leadership

Research Oversight

GFRI relies on the guidance and expertise of research experts from the nutrition and medical communities, as well as governance from our Board of Directors made of third-party experts committed to education and research integrity.

Executive Leadership

GFRI is a 501c3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors and advised by nutrition science experts from industry and academia.    

Erin E. Ball
President
Grain Foods Research Institute

Board of Directors

Jonathan Aplin, MBA
Vice President of Marketing, Communications and R&D
Ardent Mills

Joe Layton, MS
Vice President, R&D
Puratos

James Meyer
US Lead
Richardson USA

Ram Ramakrishna, PhD
Innovation Project Manager
Bay State Milling

Kathleen Robbins, MBA
Vice President of Research & Development
Bimbo Bakeries USA