Dr. Chris Nelson awarded Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year

Dr. Chris Nelson awarded Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year Nelson is now eligible for consideration for the national program. Dr. Chris Nelson, CEO, Kemin Industries , received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 award in the life sciences category in the Central Midwe

June 7, 2009

Dr. Chris Nelson, CEO, Kemin Industries, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 award in the life sciences category in the Central Midwest region.

A Ph.D. in biochemistry, Dr. Nelson pushed his team to "understand the mode of action of all products." Company sales have grown 65% under his leadership.

Dr. Nelson was selected by an independent panel of judges. The award was presented on June 4.

As a Central Midwest award winner, Nelson is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 national program.

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