Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson is the VP of Technical Services at West Liberty Foods, where he directs food safety, quality assurance, and R&D. His career includes senior roles at Butterball and ConAgra Foods. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from Texas A&M University and a B.S. from Virginia Tech.

As a graduate of two major universities, he likely maintains a connection to his alma maters. His professional interests also extend to developments across the broader food production industry, including major dairy and protein producers.

He is a noted expert on the application of High-Pressure Processing (HPP) technology to enhance the safety of ready-to-eat meat products.