About White Labs

White Labs Inc. Pure Yeast and Fermentation team members have been active in the American and worldwide craft brewing movements since the 1980s. The company, which has grown to include offices in California and Colorado, provides a wealth of services to not only brewers but also winemakers, distillers and others in the fermentation business. Below is a brief description of company employees, although this is not a complete list. 

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Our People

Chris White
President, White Labs
Chris is based in San Diego

Chris White started the lab in 1995 after researching and developing a library of brewers yeast strains from around the world. Chris White received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D in biochemistry from U.C. San Diego. Besides his duties at White Labs, Chris is a member of the Siebel Institute faculty.

Lisa White
Vice President, White Labs
Lisa is based in San Diego

Lisa White holds a B.S. in Cell Biology from the University of California, Davis, and conducted post graduate studies at the University of California, San Diego. Lisa received the American Society of Hematology Scholarship Award in 1995, and conducted research at the Komives Laboratory at U. C. San Diego. Lisa is a member of the American Society for Brewing Chemists and is a member of the Siebel Institute faculty.

Neva Parker
Head of Laboratory Operations, White Labs
Neva is based in San Diego

Neva has been with the White Labs family since 2002.  She earned her bachelor's degree in microbiology from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. She became interested in beer while studying abroad in London when she attended the annual Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) festival. Neva manages laboratory operations and has been responsible for researching and developing new products and services, as well as speaking at several workshops and conferences, and publishing fermentation research. She is a member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists, Master Brewers Associate of the Americas, and AHA homebrew club of the year for a seven-year streak, the Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity (QUAFF).  In her spare time, Neva enjoys spending time with her beer enthusiast husband, Glen, and her beautiful daughter, Ada (born in January of 2009). Her hobbies include cooking, eating, making up baby songs, brewing, organizing, and happy hour.

Sharon Heredia
Office Manager, White Labs
Sharon is based in San Diego
 
Sharon joined White Labs in 2002. She manages all daily functions of the corporate office in San Diego. Sharon updates databases, performs accurate and complete data entry, formats, and produces reports. She is responsible for preparing and processing accounts payables, accounts receivables and other office procedures. Prior to White Labs, Sharon earned her general business administration and clerical certifications from two education institutes accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. By being bilingual in Spanish/English, she can communicate with the growing number of international clients. Sharon is amazed by the beer industry and enjoys learning about new breweries and homebrew shops around the world. Her hobbies include interior design, reading, attending museums, theaters, and concerts.

Ashley Paulsworth
Technical Sales and Marketing Coordinator, White Labs
Ashley is based on the East Coast 

Ashley has been with White Labs since 2007 and her interests in the brewing industry continue to grow. After graduating from the University of Maryland, she joined White Labs as a laboratory technician and transitioned into laboratory supervisor. After gaining technical experience at the lab bench, Ashley will now be using that knowledge to work with brewers on technical sales and services questions. She will also be working on marketing and promotional initiatives and looks forward to meeting more brewers and drinking their delicious beer! Outside of drinking, Ashley is an avid sun worshiper and practices yoga religiously. You can find her breaking it down on the dance floor or scoping out the newest brewpub in town.

Mike White 
Communications Director, White Labs
Mike is based in Northern California

Mike White joined White Labs in 2005 after working as a newspaper reporter for many years. Years prior he began publishing the company's newsletter Craft Beer Quarterly. In addition to publishing CBQ and other materials for the company, Mike maintains the Web site, administers the online ordering system, Yeastman, works with the customer service staff and attends trade shows and festivals. 

John Carroll
Customer Service, White Labs, Colorado office

John Carroll joined White Labs in 2009 after working in the electronics industry for 15 years. A graduate of USC School of Business, John is an avid homebrewer who started a brewing club in his hometown of Longmont, Colo. He enjoys staying active and fit, living the Colorado lifestyle, tasting new beers all the time and drinking the beers he brews. John enjoys visiting breweries and customers in Colorado and elsewhere.

Pam Marshall
Customer Service, White Labs, San Diego office

Catherine Sullivan
Yeast Production Supervisor, White Labs,
San Diego Laboratory

Katie earned a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2003. After graduating, she worked for a biotechnology company on the Central Coast managing a laboratory for 6 years. She was excited by the opportunity to work for White Labs Inc. and the chance to relocate to the San Diego area to pursue a career that blends her passion for beer and science. Outside of work Katie enjoys traveling, bike rides, rollerskating, gastropubs, and beer festivals.

Liz Strohecker
Laboratory Supervisor, White Labs, San Diego Laboratory