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Laurie A. Gerbers

Energizer · DISC type I
Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and Health and Safety at Maker’s Pride. at Maker's Pride
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Laurie A. Gerbers is the Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and Health and Safety at Maker’s Pride, with over 20 years of leadership experience. A subject matter expert in sanitation and allergen control, she holds a B. S. from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has a strong background in food processing and HACCP.

She is passionate about mentorship and professional development, often speaking about the importance of lifting others and growing together within her community. Laurie values the unseen work of safety teams and believes in creating a supportive environment for professional growth, especially for women in the industry.

Unique fact: Laurie founded and served as President of her own consulting firm, Inspired Fox Consulting, LLC.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and Health and Safety at Maker’s Pride.
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Laurie shows up

Believer
Relationship Oriented
Imaginative

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Laurie cares about

Food Safety Culture
Consistently posts about food safety being non-negotiable and emphasizes that when done right, the work of safety professionals goes unnoticed because issues are prevented.
Team Mentorship
Emphasizes "lifting others as we climb" and expresses gratitude for mentors who have guided her career, showing a passion for developing people.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and Health and Safety at Maker’s Pride.
Maker's Pride
9-2023 - 4-2025
Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and HSE
Hearthside Food Solutions
7-2021 - 9-2023
President
Inspired Fox Consulting, LLC
10-2017 - 7-2021
Corporate Director of Quality
Blommer Chocolate Company
5-2017 - 10-2017
Operations Manager
Kerry
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
8-2001 - 2005
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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