Affiliations and Accomplishments

Industry Advisor

  • Ecovatec Solutions, Inc. 2018 - 2019
  • Astrona Bio, Inc.2017 - 2019
  • Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.2015 - 2017
  • Michaelson Capital Partners2014 - 2020
  • Capstone Partners, LLC2013 - 2016

Board Advisor or Member (*)

  • Sunexis Inc. (*)2021 - Present
  • Live Leaf, Inc. (*)2017 - 2019
  • Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBII @ NASDAQ)(*)2016 - 2022
  • Grazix Animal Health, Inc. (*)2015 - 2019
  • Cibus Global, San Diego, CA2014 - 2017
  • Nucelis, San Diego, CA (*)2012 - 2014
  • Puroast Coffee Company, Woodland, CA2010 - 2012
  • California Institute for Food and Agricultural Research (*)1997 - 2020
  • Food Science and Technology Leadership Board1997 - 2017

Executive

  • President - Grazix Animal Health, Inc.2015- 2019
  • President and Founder -The Wochok Group, LLC2011 - Present
  • CEO - PGP International, Inc.1996 - 2011
  • Chairman and CEO - Nurture, Inc.1992 - 1996
  • COO and Director - Calgene, Inc.1989 – 1991
  • CEO and Director - Plant Genetics, Inc.1983 – 1989
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Affiliations and Accomplishments

 

Industry Advisor

  • Ecovatec Solutions, Inc.
  • Astrona Bio, Inc.
  • Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
  • Michaelson Capital Partners
  • Capstone Partners, LLC

2018 - 2019
2017 - 2019
2015 - 2017
2014 - 2020
2013 - 2016

Board Advisor or Member (*)

  • Sunexis Inc. (*)
  • Live Leaf, Inc. (*)
  • Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBII @ NASDAQ)(*)
  • Grazix Animal Health, Inc. (*)
  • Cibus Global, San Diego, CA
  • Nucelis, San Diego, CA (*)
  • Puroast Coffee Company, Woodland, CA
  • California Institute for Food and Agricultural Research (*)
  • Food Science and Technology Leadership Board

2021 - Present
2017 - 2019
2016 - 2022
2015 - 2019
2014 - 2017
2012 - 2014
2010 - 2012
1997 - 2020
1997 - 2017

Executive

  • President - Grazix Animal Health, Inc.
  • President and Founder -The Wochok Group, LLC
  • CEO - PGP International, Inc.
  • Chairman and CEO - Nurture, Inc.
  • COO and Director - Calgene, Inc.
  • CEO and Director - Plant Genetics, Inc.

2015- 2019
2011 - Present
1996 - 2011
1992 - 1996
1989 – 1991
1983 – 1989

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Sample Client Engagements

  • Prepared proprietary ingredient market study for a major ingredient company
  • Supported litigation of client with due diligence and deposition
  • Investment advisory services for early-stage specialty ingredient company
  • Industry advisor to a client for a new business initiative
  • Completed a detailed technology evaluation for a client seeking to license IP
  • Advisor to the board of directors of an emerging biotechnology company
  • Provided business and product development services to an emerging bio-industrial company
  • Business advisor to several early-stage specialty ingredients companies
  • Business advisor and CEO mentor for a high-performance ag/food diagnostics company
  • Financial advisor and consultant to two green tech companies and three ingredient companies
  • Advisory board member and business and financial consultant to a bio-insecticide company
  • Acting President for an emerging animal health company and completed US license agreement