Our experienced manufacturing group adapts commercial vaccine technologies to create USDA approved bacterial and viral products.
Nate Mahlberg
Site Director
Nate has built an extensive career in the animal biologics industry, with experience in various positions in manufacturing and quality departments. At Cambridge, his work has also been critical in attaining USDA product licenses and approval for regulatory requirements. Growing up on a farm raising pigs and beef cattle, and having an interest in microbiology naturally drew him into the career he started so many years ago. Nate previously worked at Newport Laboratories as Senior Manager, Biologics Quality Group.
Pam McKenney
Virology Supervisor
Pam has more than 30 years of experience in both virology and bacteriology research as well as 5 years developing potency assays, and working in the viral autogenous area expanding isolates for vaccines. Her experience in these areas is a huge plus when working with existing as well as new isolates for production.
Dayton Williamson
Production Manager
Dayton has spent his entire career in the animal health industry, having spent time in Manufacturing for Merck Animal Health before joining the Cambridge team in 2016. As Production Manager, he ensures that various departments including Media Prep, Batching & Bottling, and Bacterial Culture operate efficiently to produce high-quality products that meet or exceed both company and regulatory standards.
Neil Robinson
Production Manager
Neil has been in the animal health industry for nearly 20 years. Before coming to Cambridge, he worked at Newport Laboratories as a lab supervisor and as a cost accountant. Having grown up on a farm it was an easy decision to pursue a career in animal health. When Neil isn’t in the lab, he spends time as a basketball skills trainer, helping players of all ages develop their skills.
Cody McDonald
Production Supervisor
Cody brings years of hands-on experience to Cambridge Technologies from his work as a Laboratory Technician in QC ELISA at Elanco Animal Health. Prior to that, he worked in the poultry nutrition laboratory at Iowa State University.
Ian Fleace
Facility Supervisor
Ian joined Cambridge in 2016. As the Facility Supervisor, he directs a staff that maintains the buildings and grounds at our Sioux Center facility. Ian also oversees the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and all critical records or repair/installation and certifications/calibrations.
Shawntel Ryan
Quality Supervisor
Shawntel joined Cambridge in 2018. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, she follows standard operating procedures and aseptic practices to assist the lab supervisor in various projects.
Peter Simonson
Procurement/Cost Management Supervisor
Peter has been with Cambridge since 2018. As the Procurement/Cost Management Supervisor, he is responsible for purchase and inventory management of all raw materials in our vaccine production facility. Prior to coming to Cambridge, Peter was a professional actor and chef.
Jared Rademacher
Shipping Supervisor
As the Shipping Supervisor at Cambridge Technologies, Jared is responsible for ensuring that all orders are picked, packed, addressed, and shipped correctly and in a timely manner. Prior to coming to Cambridge, he spent a number of years in broadcasting, including time as a sports play-by-play announcer which helped him hone his “think-on-your-feet” mentality that is needed when working with logistics. He also oversees incoming shipments, ensuring that the production facility has the correct amounts of ingredients and supplies on hand to deliver uninterrupted service. Jared enjoys the day-to-day challenges that can arise when working with couriers and weather and said his favorite part of being a member of the Cambridge team is seeing the dedication of his co-workers as they innovate together. His department strives every day to assist customers in ensuring their product arrives to its destinations as efficiently as possible.