About Us
Custom Yeast Solutions for Maximum Performance
At Xylogenics, we deliver cutting-edge, custom-designed yeasts that maximize performance for the commercial fuel ethanol industry—all at a fraction of the cost of our competitors. With over 15 years of experience, we know that every fermentation environment is unique. A one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work.
Data-Driven Innovation, Tailored to You
We take a scientific approach, leveraging advanced lab-scale modeling to analyze fermentation materials across our network of producers. These insights drive our genetic engineering efforts, allowing us to develop yeast strains optimized for each customer’s specific conditions.
More Than Yeast—A Partner in Your Success
By collaborating closely with producers, we identify challenges, refine solutions, and deliver yeast products that enhance performance while significantly reducing costs. At Xylogenics, we don’t just provide yeast—we provide the tools to power your success.
Our Team
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PRESIDENT & CEO
Josh is one of the inventors of GX-1 and co-founders of Xylogenics. He received his Ph.D. in yeast biochemistry in 2010 after starting Xylogenics. He has extensive ethanol plant trialing experience where he has built a reputation for his integrity and knowledge. Josh also spearheaded the initial commercial development of GX-1, guiding the team to successfully enable independent development and commercialization of Xylogenics technologies.
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SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR & BOARD MEMBER
Mark is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is a Founder and Chief Scientific Advisor of Xylogenics. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology and did post-doctoral work in the Department of Genetics of the University of Washington (Seattle). Dr. Goebl has over 25 years of experience in yeast biology.
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DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
Ross is working alongside Dr. Goebl spearheading the annotation of our newly acquired commercial yeast sequence data. He is also conducting a GX-1 gene profiling study to help Xylogenics better understand yeasts response to industrial fermentations. This information will be used to guide further enhancement of our strains. Under Dr. Craig Pikaard at IU he learned to manage and annotate next generation sequence data. Ross holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Indiana University School of Medicine.
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DIRECTOR OF METABOLIC ENGINEERING
Nadaraj is currently working on the design and strategy for delivering a GX-1 cellulosic strain for corn fiber fermentation. This strategy will lead to a huge opportunity for our technology in the emerging cellulosic ethanol market. He has 15 years of molecular microbiological experience in research and development of microbial natural products for application in pharmaceutical and agricultural industries.
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VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Katie now serves as the VP of Operations for Xylogenics, having previously run the Xylogenics laboratory. Prior to Xylogenics she worked under Dr. Radcliffe at Purdue University to study the nutrition of non-ruminant animals, specifically relating to DDGS metabolism. She has been part of the Xylogenics team since completing her Bachelors in 2010. She has a Bachelor of Science in biology from Purdue University and an MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
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SALES MANAGER
Carl has experience with a major yeast manufacturers for the fuel ethanol space, as well as experience in the distilled spirits world.With over 40 + years of sales management experience, Carl’s contacts in both industries is extensive. Carl also has considerable experience in New Business Development and uses his experience in the Fuel Ethanol Industry to bring to Xylogenics potential partners to expand the business base of the company.
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COORDINATOR
After starting out in the military he has since bested many fields. Whether it has been various disciplines under I.T., wastewater management, high voltage construction or workiing with sharks in Florida, he’s done it all. He likes to say his job at Xylogenics is to do what nobody else wants to do. That’s why he’s the Mash Man.
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GENETICIST
June holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Georgia, where she employed yeast genetic screens and Next-Generation Sequencing to investigate protein isoprenylation—a cellular process implicated in various human diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. In 2024, she joined Xylogenics, where she applies her expertise in yeast biology to engineer advanced strains that optimize fuel ethanol fermentation.
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VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Matt builds R&D capabilities and has experience in Fortune 500 biotechs and small startups. He established Dow AgroSciences’ large scale protein production lab to support global regulatory studies; after six years he joined Xylogenics in 2015. He then started the protein production lab for Helix BioStructures and ultimately served as their CSO, prior to rejoining Xylogenics. Matt has a Ph.D. in structural immunology from Scripps Research under Ian Wilson. Afterwards he completed post-doctoral studies with Wolfgang Peti at Brown University Medical School where he used NMR to calculate structures of proteins involved in neuronal signaling.
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STRATEGIC FERMENTATION ADVISOR
Glen provides yeast technology insight and application for Xylogenics. He is a Ph.D. graduate of Purdue University out of the Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering under Drs. George Tsao and Michael Ladisch. His career has spanned many facets of the brewing and ethanol production industries, across research and development, quality assurance and production, as well as yeast development, application and production scale commercialization.