Echo Lake Foods https://www.echolakefoods.com Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:24:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.echolakefoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Echo-Lake-Brand-Assets_Sun-Logo-for-light-backgrounds-1.png Echo Lake Foods https://www.echolakefoods.com 32 32 Jonathan Nicholson https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=2462 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:53:50 +0000 https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=2462
Jonathan Nicholson

Jonathan Nicholson

Vice President of Operations

Jonathan, as a seasoned operations and supply chain leader with
extensive food manufacturing expertise, drives to provide efficiency, quality, and
innovation.

With proficiency across fresh, frozen, and dry product
categories, Jonathan delivers consistent profitability and cost savings. He
leads initiatives to optimize production processes, enhance supply chain
performance, and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Jonathan’s career includes leadership roles in the food
manufacturing industry, where he successfully implemented ERP systems, achieved
multimillion-dollar cost reductions, and spearheaded strategic facility
expansions. His ability to tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions
ensures the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused food solutions.

A dedicated mentor, Jonathan builds high-performing teams
and cultivates strategic partnerships through exceptional communication and
negotiation skills. His passion for operational excellence aligns with the
mission to provide nutritious, convenient food solutions.

Jonathan values his time with family, cherishing moments
spent with his wife, three children, and their dog Winston. He is deeply
committed to fostering strong family connections and making a positive impact
both personally and professionally. 

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Dave Jordan https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1949 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:40:57 +0000 https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1949

Dave Jordan

President

Dave is a distinguished Senior Executive Leader with an exceptional track record of driving growth, operational excellence, and innovation in the Food and Beverage manufacturing industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Dave stands at the forefront of building a winning culture who consistently demonstrated his ability to lead large-scale operations, implement strategic initiatives, and optimize plant capacities across multiple channels.

Dave has shared 33 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Michelle. Together, they’ve raised two amazing twin daughters, Milan and Taylor. Their home is a peaceful 10-acre hobby farm in rural Minnesota, where Dave finds joy in homesteading, surrounded by a loving family of pets. 

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Mark Smith https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1809 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:13:10 +0000 https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1809

Mark Smith

Quality Assurance Director

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Nikki Benzow https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1816 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:55:26 +0000 https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1816

Nikki Benzow

Process Improvement Director

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Jessica Bauer https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1764 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:36:34 +0000 https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1764

Jessica Bauer

Retail Sales Manager

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Kathy Brodhagen https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1675 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:22:26 +0000 http://echo-web-01/?p=1675

Kathy Brodhagen

President

Kathy Brodhagen, President of Echo Lake Foods, Inc., brings over 30 years of expertise in the food industry, combining a deep-rooted understanding of egg products from her family’s business with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. With leadership experience spanning retail, foodservice, and ingredient channels, Kathy co-founded a cooked egg products company with Cal-Maine Foods, the world’s largest egg producer, where she served as Vice President of Sales. Prior to this, she co-founded and successfully scaled another pre-cooked egg company, which was later acquired. Her nearly ten years at Post Holdings’ Michael Foods, the world’s largest egg processor, included senior roles in both Retail and Foodservice, positioning her as a strategic leader in the industry. Kathy’s commitment to excellence and innovation drives her vision for Echo Lake Foods’ future.

Email: kbrodhagen@echolakefoods.com

Phone: 715-497-6433

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Lee Fischer https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1630 https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1630#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:32:50 +0000 http://echo-web-01/?p=1630 https://www.echolakefoods.com/?feed=rss2&p=1630 0 Jason Schneider https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1621 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:49:56 +0000 http://echo-web-01/?p=1621
Jason Schneider

Jason Schneider

Research & Development Manager
Jason began his career with Echo Lake Foods 13 years ago creating bread and roll products.  Soon after he began creating new products for Echo Lake Foods entire product line offering. He is a 4th generation baker, who was born and raised around food manufacturing, and has achieved numerous certifications through the American Institute of Baking.  With 20+ years’ experience in baking cakes, pastries, breads, rolls, and other innovative food products, he is a great asset to the Echo Lake team.

Email: jschneider@echolakefoods.com

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Ajay Solanki https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1619 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:49:19 +0000 http://echo-web-01/?p=1619

Ajay Solanki

Quality Assurance Manager

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Email: asolanki@echolakefoods.com

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Anthony Villarreal https://www.echolakefoods.com/?p=1617 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:48:25 +0000 http://echo-web-01/?p=1617
Anthony Villarreal

Anthony Villarreal

Director of Asset Reliability

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