Title: Pilot Plant Specialist
Email: borbely2@illinois.edu
Drew joined the Food Science Pilot Plant Team in January of 2024 as a Pilot Plant Specialist. He graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois concentrating in Food Science. He has previously worked as a product developer for PepsiCo on the Mountain Dew and Energy team and studied culinary sciences at Scott Community College where he received his ServSafe Food Protection Management certification. He is excited to translate his culinary knowledge and industry experience in product development into the processing side of food science.