About Us
A comprehensive understanding of the food and feed industries enables us to create greater value unlike anyone in either sector.
Our Team
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients day in and day out. Our expertise in food and feed science helps us see the potential of upcycling by-products, allowing us to maximize value.
Tony Armitage
VP, Purchasing & Risk Management; Director, Green Field Solutions
Robby Hamilton
Commercial Manager
Jason Hrdlicka
Commercial Manager
Jennifer Luchte
Sustainability Director
Jeff Schmitz
Commercial Manager
Trent Small
Commercial Operations and Sales Manager
Jason Frank
Ph.D. VP, Nutrition and Product Development
Katie Barry
Ph.D. Product Development Specialist
Tingting Wang
Ph.D. Product Development Specialist
Tim Umbarger
Commercial Manager
Huntley Leverenz
Commercial Manager
Clayton Brown
CEO of the International Companies
Richard Bradfield
General Manager, IIC
Mark Warren
VP of Manufacturing
Kevin Halpin
Ph.D. VP, Sales & Marketing
/ Green Field Solutions Team
/ Additional Expertise
/ Leadership
Sustainability Focus
We’re driven to reduce waste and keep it out of landfills and incinerators. So, we’re helping food manufacturers improve operations and generate the greatest value from waste.
Science Driven Approach
Combining the know-how and experience of our PhD animal nutritionists, food scientists and manufacturing experts, we’re creating new, healthy feed ingredients that increase value from underutilized and forgotten product.
Comprehensive Value Creation
Deep experience and access to all elements of the food and feed industries enables us to maximize revenue for by-product and offer nutrition at an affordable price that ultimately leads to healthier animals – all while supporting your sustainability goals.
Unmatched Expertise Under One Roof
We’ve dedicated 45+ years to servicing the food industry. We understand the market and its regulations, operations and safety better than anyone. You can trust we will secure the best value for your by-product and help you make wise business decisions.
Culture of Service
Our passion, expertise and dedicated staff coupled with our privately-owned status and connection to International Companies’ broad spectrum of solutions, allow us to offer superior end-to-end service. Whether there’s a new problem to solve or an emergency to handle, we can move mountains to help you succeed.
Strategic Services and Partnerships
We are a part of International Companies, which extends our reach to the entire food supply chain. We own and operate our own logistics and transportation company to enable more efficient operations. And for anything we don’t handle in house, we have aligned with partners we trust to ensure our customers get the best service possible.
Connection to the International Companies
GFS is proud to be part of the International family of companies. As a family-owned company, we take a long-term partnership approach with our clients and business partner networks. Founded in 1978 by the entrepreneurial Brown family, we continue to invest to create long-term value for our clients.
International Food Products Corporation
IFPC is a food manufacturing company and distributer serving companies coast to coast. In partnership with IFPC, Green Field Solutions draws from a broad set of expertise in the food industry, food science, quality and regulatory and food ingredient manufacturing.
International Ingredient Corporation
IIC is a feed manufacturer with sales in 26 countries. IIC’s 14- plant manufacturing footprint, broad operational capabilities, and strength in animal nutrition drive its ongoing R&D investments.
TSL Transportation Incorporated and International Transport Incorporated (TSL/ITI)
With two in-house logistics companies, GFS has strategic access to our own fleet of trucks and a freight brokerage company. We have a team of logistics experts with the capability to move all modes of transportation. Like the rest of the International family, they have a passion for solving problems and getting things done!