Faculty and Extended Faculty

Dr. Pattie Aron obtained a B.S. in Biochemistry from Elmira College and M.S. and Ph.D degrees in Food Science and Technology from Oregon State University. Pattie’s passion for fermentation led her to conduct graduate research in wine chemistry and brewing science. Formerly, Pattie was the Senior Hop Chemist in the Applied Brewing and Research team at MillerCoors, now MolsonCoors.  She then switched gears to build and manage Rahr Malting Corporation’s technical research and innovation program at the Shakopee MN headquarters, where research focused on raw materials applications and new product development for beer, wine and spirits production.  Today Pattie works as Global Commercial Director for  Kalsec’s  (Kalamazoo, MI)  Hops business unit. Kalsec is a pioneer in hop product innovation and has been helping brewers streamline their beverages with hop acid and hop oil applications for over 50 years.  Beyond her passion for hops, Pattie’s heart is warmed most by bicycles, yoga, wilderness, campfires and adventures with her dog Bulleit Rye.