Ecovative Design
Kennon Otey has extensive experience in research and development, particularly within the cannabis industry and biomaterials sector. As the Pilot Operations Supervisor at Ecovative since February 2022, Kennon leads a team of 12 in pilot scale biomaterials R&D while ensuring compliance with USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices. Prior to this role, Kennon served at NETA from August 2016 to November 2021, advancing from Research and Development Technician to Research And Development Manager, where Kennon's leadership in process optimization resulted in significant increases in salable yields and quality metrics. Kennon also has a background in restaurant management, having successfully managed operations at A & M restaurants from August 2014 to August 2016. Kennon Otey holds an Associate's degree in General Studies from Yakima Valley College.
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Ecovative Design
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Ecovative uses biology to solve fundamental human needs at industrial scales and in consumer applications. Ecovative uses mycelium to grow category defining products ranging from leather like textiles to sustainable packaging to high performance foams for apparel and beauty. Ecovative has been widely recognized for its technical and environmental contributions by organizations like the World Economic Forum and in the media including Wired Magazine, Forbes, and Time.