About Us

Since the beginning of time, we’ve relied on microorganisms for the big tasks. To keep our waterways clean. To sustain better agricultural yields. To remediate pollution. To enable a better future.

For decades, mankind has used harsh chemicals as a lower-cost, but environmentally-damaging, option to carry out the critical jobs necessary for our wellbeing.

At Envera, we see the future differently. We see ourselves returning to the solutions that nature intended, again relying on microorganisms to maintain balance in the global nutrient cycle.

 

We envision natural solutions for our planet. Solutions that prove micro-actions have a macro impact on the animal care, aquaculture, bioremediation, consumer, industrial, plant care, and wastewater partners that we collaborate with and innovate alongside.

Our planet is filled with life-changing resources that are invisible to the naked eye, and Envera is one of the only companies on the planet truly equipped with the tools and aptitude to mine those opportunities. We’re explorers of those resources, obsessed with discovery and continually growing our vast culture collection.

Microorganisms are the most natural, sustainable, and effective opportunity to transform your product and operations, and Envera connects these resources with you.

Capabilities

Since 2004, our team of scientists, specialists, and technicians has been dedicated to helping our clients achieve their business goals through the discovery, isolation, and industrial application of bacteria. And just as we pay meticulous attention to our fermentation processes and managing our expansive culture collection, we take great care to be a biosciences company that is a collaborative partner every step of the way. That’s why we offer our expertise to help our customers in everything from product analysis to regulatory support.

As part of its on-going expansion strategy in nutrition and health, Lesaffre purchased the majority interest of Envera in November 2017. Lesaffre is a key global player in the yeast and fermentation industries.

In this corporate partnership, Envera will function as a closely linked, but independent entity. Specific Lesaffre affiliates will become Envera customers, and Envera will continue to supply products and technology to companies outside of the Lesaffre group. Lesaffre’s global presence gives Envera greater access to additional customers, which has translated into accelerated sales growth. Together, this alliance is committed to using its biotechnological advances that help the world become healthier and more sustainable.

Our experienced scientists search all over the world for new microorganisms to solve today’s issues. Their passion is second only to their technical backbone, which ensures you get the best support in development and marketing for your biological-based product line.

The Fermentation Department bridges our lab-scale and industrial operations. They experiment and scale-up novel strains, optimize fermentation, and develop prototypes. The industrial team then takes those findings and modifies the product to produce high-yield and high-purity strains at a large scale. For an overview of the process, read our fermentation blog.

Our Production Department has the capacity to meet demand without cutting corners. They develop concepts and packaging for whatever shape your environmentally friendly products take, be it liquid, powder, or solid.

With a dedicated team and state-of-the-art equipment, all our products meet or exceed your criteria, not to mention our own strict standards. The Quality Department inspects the facilities rigorously with a risk-based analysis for modern food safety and quality. They also oversee training, analyze trends, maintain immaculate records, and respond promptly to customer feedback with thorough investigations and reporting.

Customer Service pays attention to each detail of your order while processing it with the utmost efficiency. They communicate across our departments and with you, so your order arrives in the best condition every time.

Our Sales Department works side-by-side with you to understand your goals for microbial-based products, which informs all their recommendations. Our clients often have detailed requirements, as they should. The sales team translates those requirements into strain selection, product development, quality assurance, technical service, regulatory, and sales and marketing support.

Administration includes Finance, HR, and our support services. This team is responsible for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and the controlling functions of the company. Through proper procedures they safeguard our effectiveness, efficiency, and safety as an organization.

The Facilities Department ensures our workplace meets the needs of our workforce.  With years of carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and janitorial experience, they maintain our infrastructure and equipment to the best standards. They continuously address issues before they happen, especially when it comes to safety.

Our experienced scientists search all over the world for new microorganisms to solve today’s issues. Their passion is second only to their technical backbone, which ensures you get the best support in development and marketing for your biological-based product line.

The Fermentation Department bridges our lab-scale and industrial operations. They experiment and scale-up novel strains, optimize fermentation, and develop prototypes. The industrial team then takes those findings and modifies the product to produce high-yield and high-purity strains at a large scale. For an overview of the process, read our fermentation blog.

Our Production Department has the capacity to meet demand without cutting corners. They develop concepts and packaging for whatever shape your environmentally friendly products take, be it liquid, powder, or solid.

With a dedicated team and state-of-the-art equipment, all our products meet or exceed your criteria, not to mention our own strict standards. The Quality Department inspects the facilities rigorously with a risk-based analysis for modern food safety and quality. They also oversee training, analyze trends, maintain immaculate records, and respond promptly to customer feedback with thorough investigations and reporting.

Customer Service pays attention to each detail of your order while processing it with the utmost efficiency. They communicate across our departments and with you, so your order arrives in the best condition every time.

Our Sales Department works side-by-side with you to understand your goals for microbial-based products, which informs all their recommendations. Our clients often have detailed requirements, as they should. The sales team translates those requirements into strain selection, product development, quality assurance, technical service, regulatory, and sales and marketing support.

Administration includes Finance, HR, and our support services. This team is responsible for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and the controlling functions of the company. Through proper procedures they safeguard our effectiveness, efficiency, and safety as an organization.

The Facilities Department ensures our workplace meets the needs of our workforce.  With years of carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and janitorial experience, they maintain our infrastructure and equipment to the best standards. They continuously address issues before they happen, especially when it comes to safety.

Leadership Team

Pauline Peltier-Pain, PhD, MBA

General Manager

Jeff Holt, Ph.D

Director of R&D

Paul Charvet

Technical Director

Sean Miller

Fermentation Manager

Jennifer Giunta

HR and Office Manager

Kristina Brigman

Finance Manager

S. Scott Jacobs

Quality and Safety Manager

Jason Goss

Facilites Manager

Michael MathenyFounder

Driven by his fierce belief in the power of microorganisms, Mike steadily expanded Envera’s product lines, production capacity, and global reach. With hard work and a devotion to science, Mike has positioned Envera as an expert in the commercialization of bacteria.

5000+

Strain Bank

5000+

sq. ft. Lab Space

50,000

sq. ft. Manufacturing Space

Our company today serves a wide range of markets, including animal care, aquaculture, bioremediation, consumer products, industrial and institutional applications, plant health, and wastewater treatment.

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Envera Patents

  • Dried Spore Germinative Compound Mixtures: U.S. Patent No. 9,447,376; Europe Patent No. EP2954041 B1; Mexico Patent No. 358960
  • Bacterial Spore Compositions for Industrial Uses: U.S. Patent No. 9,932,543
  • Novel Bacillus Strains and Compositions: U.S. Patent Nos. 9,410,213; 10,087,495
  • Australian Patent 2014214917
  • Eurasian Patent 201591463
  • European Patent EP2954041B1

Organizational Memberships & Industry Links

American Society for Microbiology Logo
American Phytopathological Society Logo
Biopesticide Industry Alliance
International Sanitary Supply Association
Mycological Society of America Logo
Society for Industrial Microbiology Logo
Association of American Feed Control Officials Logo

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We are looking for people passionate about harnessing microorganisms to solve macro-problems. Envera offers competitive salary, benefits, and more.

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