About Us
OUR MISSION
MicroSynergies provides the world’s most diverse portfolio of commercially available microbes and we use our passion and expertise to create microbial synergies with all forms of life.
MicroSynergies is a microbial biotechnology company specializing in the procurement, formulation, scientific research, import, export, and blending and packaging of beneficial organisms.
Our manufacturing facility and headquarters is based near Milwaukee, Wisconsin– the “Silicon Valley of microbes”– with partner sites in Ecuador and Mexico.
Our key markets include the US, LATAM, Oceania and Southeast Asia.
Our products and solutions have been developed for multiple business areas including: direct-fed microbials for livestock, probiotics for companion animals, silage inoculants, environmental remediation, plant health, aquaculture, and bioenergy.
MicroSynergies has built a reputation for its R&D focus on creating strong, stable, active, and diverse microbial solutions. We have an extensive global supply network that provides multiple sources for the top selling organisms, so you never have to worry about supply risk.
We deliver value by striking a strong balance between product solutions and economic value. Our operation is designed to provide high-touch capabilities and flexibility to meet both routine and unique customer needs.
What Makes Us Unique?
Experience
MicroSynergies has extensive management experience, with a team that comes from several of the largest microbial companies in the world.
Knowledge
We have the industry know-how that goes beyond sourcing, growing, blending, and packaging– we are a research and formulation company as well.
Access & Service
We provide the most popular commercially used microbes with attention to detail and delivery performance.
Our History
MicroSynergies was founded in 2007 by Roy Glocke, who held high-level roles at companies such as Chr. Hansen and Lallemand.
We began as a manufacturers’ representative company– and after Brad Glocke took over the company, we transitioned into a biological products manufacturing company.
In 2022, MicroSynergies moved into our new headquarters and brought on individual partners, who have the industry and business expertise to take the company to the next level.
Our Beginning
Founded by Roy Glocke as a manufacturer's
representative company.
Changing Hands
MicroSynergies acquired by Roy's son, Brad Glocke.
Partnership in Ecuador
John Weir becomes MicroSynergies' representative in South America and our Chief Technical Director of LATAM, Oceania, and Southeast Asia.
Biological Products Manufacturing
Sister company, BacPackers LLC -- our manufacturing arm-- is founded, to later be folded into a single company: MicroSynergies LLC.
Industry Partnership
Brad Glocke, Roy Glocke, Barry Keller, and Brian Carroll found Fortis Bioscience LLC-- a biotechnology company focused on growing bacterial cultures.
Expansion into Mexico
MicroSynergies starts expansion into Mexico in a relationship with John Weir (our Chief Technical Director in LATAM, Oceania, and Southeast Asia) and Juan Pedro Romero (Groupo ISA).
Facility Expansion
MicroSynergies moves into its brand new faciltiy in Glendale, Wisconsin-- which is customized for biological products manufacturing.
Overview of Our History
We are grateful for all of our customers, employees, and partners who have helped us grow over the years– and we look forward to serving all of you in the years to come!
600%+Growth in the Past 5 Years
500+Bacterial Species and Enzymes Available to Our Customers
7Continents Where Our Network of Microbes Are Used-- Yes, Even Antarctica
Meet Our Team
Barry Keller
Partner & Chief Executive Officer
Brad Glocke
Partner & Chief Technical Officer
Brian Carroll
Partner & General Counsel
Roy Glocke
Partner & Chief Technical Advisor North America
John Weir Falquez
Chief Technical Director LATAM, Oceana & Southeast Asia
Catherine Gutich
Executive Office Manager
Tom Marek
Sr. Production Technicican
Joe Spicer
Production Technician
Yuri Gutich
Production Technicican
Kathy Keller
Bookkeeper
Scott Schlenner
Production Manager
Felix Kowarick
Customer Logistics Manager
John Tenant
Corporate Controller
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