Meet the Team
At EgCel, we pride ourselves on offering personalized and expert support directly from our dedicated team members. We ensure that you receive assistance from the very individuals who develop and manage our products.
Michelle Tollefson
Business & Marketing Manager
Michelle brings over 25 years of strategic agricultural marketing experience. A Wisconsin dairy farm “kid,” she understands the needs of our customers deeply. Whether you have a question about our products or need marketing insights, Michelle is here to help. You won’t be dealing with random customer service representatives, but directly with Michelle herself.
Shawn Jones, PhD
Process & Development Manager
Shawn W. Jones is the Process & Development Manager at Arkion Life Sciences, overseeing EgCel® IgY product production and R&D since 2020. Previously, he led the development and scale-up of novel fermentation and microbial processes for biomaterials and nutrition products. Dr. Jones holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and a B.S. from North Carolina State University in Chemical Engineering and is recognized for his expertise with 5 patents and 17+ peer-reviewed publications.
Personalized Support Backed by Arkion Life Sciences
While Michelle and Shawn are your go-to contacts for product support and technical questions, they are supported by the larger team at Arkion Life Sciences. This ensures that while we remain small enough to offer personal service, we have the extensive resources necessary to meet your needs.
Earnest Porta, PhD
President & CEO, Arkion Life Sciences
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Valerie Moran
Vice President, Controller
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Aaliyah Lackings
Laboratory Assistant
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Dylan Camac
Customer Service & Logistics Manager
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Advisory Partners
Matt Ackerman, DVM
Pork Technical Consultant
Pork Veterinary Solutions, LLC
Don Ritter, DVM
Poultry Technical Consultant
Poultry Business Solutions, LLC
Roger L. Saltman, DVM, MBA
Dairy Technical Consultant
RLS Consulting, LLC
Drew A. Vermeire, PhD., PAS, Dipl. ACAN
Calf Nutritionist Consultant
Nouriche Nutrition, LLC
Easy Access to Our Experts
To make communication even more convenient, you can download the vCards for Michelle and Shawn. This way, you can easily text or call them whenever you have questions or need assistance. We are here to provide the support and expertise you need, when you need it.