Aaron Secrist promoted to Executive VP of Quality, R&D and Operations

Joe Carney Joins NOW as VP of Operations

Emphasizing NOW’s steadfast commitment to the best possible quality, Aaron Secrist has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Quality, R&D and Operations of the NOW Health Group. Among his direct reports will be the new Vice President of Operations, Joe Carney.

Aaron was hired as NOW’s Quality & Regulatory Manager in 2011, bringing his stellar reputation for the highest standards in cGMP compliance. Under Aaron’s quality and regulatory leadership over the past 9 years, the company has continually exceeded all expectations. “I am excited about the opportunity to raise the bar for our operations team,” Aaron said. “We are on a journey of continuous improvement and want to be a truly world class manufacturing operation in every sense of the word.”

Joe Carney brings with him over 15 years of operations and continuous improvement experience, working for some of the industry-leading food manufacturing companies in North America such as Conagra Brands, Bimbo Bakeries USA, and most recently overseeing the manufacturing operation for Beyond Meat. Joe has a high standard for the safe, quality production of manufactured goods and a “servant leadership, team first” approach.

“I’m excited about joining the NOW team for many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason and motivation comes from the company’s values, which include People, Position, Focus, Heart and Commitment,” Joe said. “If we truly value each other and the contributions made by all, there’s no telling how far we can go, and I want nothing more than to be a part of that journey.”

“These new positions will help us to continue our strategic efforts in support of our success for many years to come,” said NOW CEO Jim Emme. “We congratulate both Aaron and Joe for their new roles.”