Our Mission
The mission of The Hormel Institute is to conduct research and provide education in the biological sciences with applications in medicine and agriculture. In pursuit of this mission, and as intended by its founders, The Hormel Institute generates fundamental knowledge and disseminates it to the scientific community worldwide. It also serves as a center of technical and educational expertise for the benefit of the Austin community, the surrounding region and the State of Minnesota.
Executive Leadership
The Hormel Institute Advisory Board
Executive Advisory Board
The Hormel Institute
Bob Clarke – Executive Director
Liz Fedie – Chief of Staff
University of Minnesota
Brian Buhr – Dean, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Saara DeWalt – Dean, College of Biomedical Sciences
Shashank Priya – Vice President for Research
Mayo Clinic
Y S Prakash – Associate Dean for Research, Midwest
Hormel Foods
Jim Snee – President and Chief Executive Officer
The Hormel Foundation
Jeff Ettinger – President
Rollie Gentzler – Interim Representative for President Jeff Ettinger