About Medallion Labs

Medallion Laboratories is the analytical testing and consulting service of General Mills’ James Ford Bell Technical Center. Since 1974, we have served more than 3,000 national and international clients, earning us a reputation for quality, reliability and flexibility. We consistently meet demands for fast turnaround and accuracy of results. Each sample is treated with excellent care and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Through us, a an enormoud resource is available to help you know more about your food products, ingredients, or packaging. Using state-of-the-art equipment and the expertise of over 100 highly qualified food industry scientists, we can devise an approach that is highly specific to your project, whether large or small.

Our People

The people of Medallion include chemists, biologists, microbiologists, food scientists and sensory scientists. Our expertise includes technical experience in analytical chemistry, method development, quality control, sensory, routine testing, teaching, sales, marketing and technical customer service.

Medallion’s Customer Service Representatives are trained to answer technical questions in a prompt and thorough manner. Each Business Manager has an area of expertise, but also has accountability for key accounts. Customer service is the primary focus for all interactions. You can Trust the Minds of Medallion.

 
Leadership
  • Petros Levis

    Petros Levis, Ph.D.


    General Manager
    763-764-7111 Email Petros
  • Kelly Schwenn

    Kelly Schwenn


    Operations
    763-764-2870 Email Kelly
  • Lisa Povolny

    Lisa Povolny, Ph.D.


    Business Development
    763-764-8450 Email Lisa
  • Sarah Klaus Ryan

    Sarah Klaus Ryan


    Customer Excellence
    763-764-4106 Email Sarah
Customer Excellence
  • Vicki Dunn

    Vicki Dunn


    Customer Service
    763-764-4453 Email Vicki
  • Eric Pearson


    Customer Service
    763-764-4453 Email Eric
  • Amy Matson

    Amy Matson


    Sample Entry
    763-764-4453 Email Amy
Business Development
  • Drew Archibeque

    Drew Archibeque


    Sales Manager
    763-764-4222 Email Drew
Technical
  • John DeVries, Ph.D.


    Sr. Technical Manager
    763-764-4453 Email Jon
  • David Plank

    David Plank


    Technical Manager
    763-764-4453 Email David
  • Sandy Zinn

    Sandy Zinn


    Quality Manager
    763-764-4453 Email Sandy