Dr. Win Duersch received his B.S. and master's degrees in Food Science and Nutrition from Utah State University, and his Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition from North Carolina State University in 1978. Dr. Duersch taught chemistry and Seafood Technology for the University of Maryland as an assistant professor in one of their satellite research labs. He has worked in the product development area of the food industry for a major processed meat manufacturer and for a larger spice blending company, and he has owned his own business. In addition to securing a patent, he has published three research articles and many technical bulletins.