Profiles in Leadership

Jay Kaufman: Elevating Supplement Manufacturing Through Quality, Innovation, and Collaboration

Meet Paragon Laboratories' President, Jay Kaufman Jay Kaufman has built his career around bringing high-quality supplements to life, driven by a passion for manufacturing and a deep commitment to consumer trust. As President of Paragon Laboratories, he values strong partnerships and a company culture that puts quality first—making sure every product meets the highest standards. With the industry constantly evolving, Kaufman keeps Paragon ahead of the curve, adapting to the rise of e-commerce, personalized nutrition, and the growing demand for transparency.

Micah Osborne: How Strong Relationships, Science-Backed Ingredients, and Integrity Have Shaped Stratum Nutrition’s Growth and Success

Micah Osborne, President of Stratum Nutrition, has built a career on science-backed innovation, industry relationships, and leading with integrity. Stepping into leadership at just 24, Osborne helped grow Stratum into a trusted provider of clinically validated ingredients while championing ethical business practices and long-term growth. As a CRN Board Member, he emphasizes collaboration and supply chain resilience as key to industry success.

A Lifelong Commitment to Innovation: The Journey of Terry Coyle

With an unexpected start and over two decades in the dietary supplements industry, Terry Coyle, Chief Innovation Officer at Vitaquest, has embraced a collaborative leadership style to drive growth and innovation. Discover how Vitaquest has navigated industry transformation and built a reputation for pioneering product development under Coyle’s guidance in CRN’s latest “Profiles in Leadership” installment.

A Legacy Built on Enzymes and Innovation

Chris Schuler, CEO and President of BIO-CAT, embodies the very essence of the company he leads. A second-generation entrepreneur, Schuler's journey is deeply intertwined with the growth and evolution of BIO-CAT. From humble beginnings working alongside his father, a pioneering microbiologist, Schuler has steered the company to its position as an industry leader. Today, his strategic vision, coupled with a deep-rooted commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, continues to drive BIO-CAT's success.

Pioneering Performance in Nutraceutical Innovation

With nearly three decades in the nutraceutical industry, Sebastian Balcombe, founder and CEO of Specnova since 2017, has mastered a hands-on leadership style that allows him to optimize innovation and product development. Learn about how Specnova has pioneered advancements in bioavailability and ingredient performance through delivery systems like liposomal formulations and beadlet technology under Balcombe’s leadership in CRN’s latest “Profiles in Leadership” installment.

From Fragrance & Flavors to Nutrition, Balchem’s Frederic Boned’s Career is Still Inspired

Captivated by the blend of creativity and science in his father’s perfume lab, Frederic Boned pursued a degree in chemical engineering and joined Givaudan, transitioning from the lab to a dynamic career in sales and marketing. His journey led him across continents and industries, from Givaudan to DSM, and now to Balchem, where he passionately leads in the health and nutrition space, driven by a commitment to innovation and collaboration.