Thomas Kountz

Thomas Kountz is a Clean Flavor Chemist II at McCormick & Company since November 2015, specializing in botanical extraction and innovative processing strategies for flavor development. Previously, Thomas served as a QA / R&D Flavor Technician, focusing on quality assurance and the optimization of production processes. Additionally, Thomas is a Board Member of the Oyster Recovery Partnership, contributing to oyster restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay. Earlier experience includes working as a Research Assistant at Towson University, where the focus was on synthesizing gold monolayer-protected clusters for green hydrogen fuel applications. Thomas also worked as a Laboratory Technician at Sherwin Williams, gaining insights into quality control and product formulation, and started a career in the culinary field as a cook at Ocean Pride Seafood. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Towson University and an Associate of Science in Chemistry from the Community College of Baltimore County.