Rilie Morgan

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Process Project Manager

rilie.morgan@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities:
As Process Project Manager, Morgan’s responsibilities include:

  • Operation and maintenance of Single Screw Demaco Pasta Press, Wenger Twin Screw Extruder, Fitzpatrick Hammer Mill, and Pilot Swing Mill (Hard Red Spring Wheat/Durum Wheat) 

  • Support educational programming through lab demonstrations using the equipment listed above

  • Work with parties interested in conducting product development at the NCI by discussing scheduling, formulas, and project objectives


Education:
B.A. in English, University of North Dakota

B.S. in Sports and Urban Turfgrass Management, North Dakota State University

International Association of Operative Millers: Introduction to Flour Milling Class

IGP Institute Kansas State University: Advance Milling Course

Several Advanced Twin Screw Extrusion Classes


Experience:
Employed at the NCI for 2 years as a student and 14 years as a full-time employee.

Worked with many ingredients associated with food trends during the 14 years of employment, including, but not limited to: Traditional, gluten free, fresh, frozen, and keto pasta. Using alternative ingredients in puff snack processing. Addition of protein sources to food products. As well as many other food ingredients.