Dr. Kathryn
Armstrong brings 17 years of scientific expertise to the
company
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LAKE CITY, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health
Sciences, Inc., a global leader in cellular nutrition, is proud to
announce that Dr. Kathryn Armstrong,
Ph.D., will be assuming the role of chief scientific officer at the
company. Kathryn has served as USANA's executive vice president of
research and development since July of 2024. Kathryn's
predecessor, Dr. Rob Sinnott,
announced his retirement at the end of 2024, but will continue to
assist in the company's pursuit for scientific excellence as its
senior scientific fellow.
To learn more about USANA and the science behind its products,
please visit USANA.com.
Kathryn joins USANA with 17 years of experience working for some
of the most recognizable corporations in the world. She graduated
from Loyola University Chicago with a
B.S. in Chemistry and earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the
University of Notre Dame.
She began her professional career in 2007 at Whirlpool as a
senior engineer with the Advanced Chemical Process Team and worked
her way to lead engineer with the Technology and Chemical Process
Group. Kathryn then joined BISSELL Homecare, Inc. in 2010 as their
associate director of product attributes. Most recently, Kathryn
spent nearly nine years at Amway in different roles, including as
vice president of new ventures, sciences, plant, agriculture, and
systems.
"I am very excited to have Dr. Armstrong serve as our chief
scientific officer," said Jim Brown,
CEO and president of USANA. "Kathryn brings extensive experience
and strong credentials that demonstrate USANA's commitment to
putting science at the forefront of everything we do. We are truly
lucky to have someone of her caliber leading our research,
development, and scientific ventures."
"I would also like to thank Dr. Sinnott for his service these
past eight years," Jim Brown added.
"His leadership helped take USANA to new heights and the team he
has built over the years is impressive. We are very fortunate that
Dr. Sinnott agreed to stay on as our senior scientific fellow to
help with the transition and further scientific
research."
Kathryn's role at USANA will see her leading a team of
approximately 150 professionals across product development and
formulation, regulatory affairs, quality control, quality
assurance, health education, research, product validation,
laboratory services, and science.
"I'm honored to lead USANA's global Research and Development
team and fully embrace Dr. Myron
Wentz's vision of empowering individuals to take control of
their wellness through scientifically-backed nutritional products,"
Kathryn said. "We are committed to enhancing USANA's exceptional
products by using the best ingredients in optimal forms and
quantities, with a focus on differentiation, quality, and
innovation. At its core, direct sales is about "buying
local"—enabling associates to share health with their communities
and reinvest in their families' well-being. I look forward to
advancing Dr. Wentz's goal of creating the healthiest family on
earth."
"I am so happy to see Dr. Armstrong become the new leader of
USANA's research and development," said USANA Founder and Chairman
Emeritus, Dr. Myron Wentz. "Dr.
Armstrong has my full confidence and support and I know she will do
an excellent job in maintaining and growing USANA's status as a
scientific leader in the nutritional supplement industry."
About USANA
USANA (NYSE:USNA) prides itself on providing consumers with quality
nutritional and lifestyle products. From its award-winning
supplements to its innovative Celavive skincare and Active
Nutrition lines, USANA has proven for over 30 years why it's a
company you can trust. How about giving us a try? Shop at
USANA.com or learn more at whatsupUSANA.com.
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