Jerad Ducklow is executive vice president of sales and marketing at Parker Freeze Dry, where he has worked since 2019 helping companies evaluate, implement, and scale commercial freeze-drying operations. His experience spans business development, financial analysis, and project management, giving him a practical perspective on moving freeze-drying from early-stage evaluation to commercially viable production. With more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Jerad works closely with brands navigating questions around the business case for freeze-drying, and he is a frequent speaker and educator on how commercial freeze-drying can create value.