Since 1987, Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC has specialized in the harvesting and processing of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, also known as blue green algae, from the Klamath Lake. Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC was originally formed in 1987 as a harvesting company. Most of the harvesters on the lake today are designed after Grant Brown’s, company founder, original technology. The original harvesting strength of Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC combined with the marketing and quality control expertise has resulted in one of the strongest suppliers of green foods in the industry. Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC has marketed this blue green algae by its registered trademark Klamath’s Best®. Klamath’s Best® blue green algae is open water fresh harvested from the Klamath Lake located in Southern Oregon. All products are Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth, who is an internationally recognized Organic certification entity, 100% USDA Organic, certified Kosher by K of K, 100% Vegan, GMO-free, Gluten-free, FDA Export Certificates and Certified by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Also available from Klamath Valley Botanicals is a line of products made with Klamath’s Best®; AFASlim™ an all-natural appetite suppressant, Blue Green Fusion™ a super green blend, AFAMax™ a powerful completely natural anti-inflammatory product, and Gentle Transition™ an all-natural menopause relief formula.
Shannon Hamilton President
The President of the company, Mr. William Shannon Hamilton, came to Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC in September 1997. He was instrumental in his previous position in the natural products industry for the development and service of customers in 32 countries for the world’s largest producer of jojoba oil. A strong background in operations and quality control from the cosmetics industry that has resulted in raising the standards in the algae industry. shannon@klamathvalley.com
Tom Babcock Vice President
The Vice President of the company, Mr. Thomas J. Babcock Jr., Came to Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC in June 2009. Tom graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and Clemson University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Construction and Business Management. He has spent the past 16 years building, growing, directing and operating two of the most well known industrial construction companies in the Southwest region of the United States. Tom brings with him a strong background in operations, production, facility construction and maintenance, safety and proven customer service. Tom was also instrumental in the design/build and operation of KVB’s newest harvester we brought on line for a 2009 harvest. tom@klamthvalley.com
Kim Padula VP Sales and Marketing
The Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ms. Kimberley Ann Padula, has joined the company in early 2005. She has a strong background in Marketing and Quality Control in the algae industry for over 14 years. She remains one of the most respected members of the algae industry. Kim has been instrumental in the development and service of customers worldwide for blue green algae for over a decade. She started in the shipping department in 1992, and is presently the Vice President of the algae industry’s premier exporter. kim@klamathvalley.com
Kevin Brown Production & Maintenance Manager
Our Production and Maintenance Manager, Mr. Kevin (KO) Brown, joined Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC in June of 2010. He spent 8 years in the Navy as a Mechanical Engineer. Kevin has been on the production and maintenance side of the algae industry for over 10 years, with 20 plus years of management skills. Kevin’s background is in heavy industrial mechanical engineering and equipment maintenance. Over the years, Kevin has implemented safety and quality assurance programs for the algae harvesting industry. kevin@klamathvalley.com
Rose Varnum Office Administrator
Our Corporate Accounting and Office Administrator, Mrs. Rose Varnum joined Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC in October of 2002. She has an Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts. Rose has 20 plus years experience as a corporate accountant, office manager, bookkeeper and graphic designer. kvboffice@klamathvalley.com
Tyler West Purchasing & Shipping Manager
Our Purchasing and Shipping Manager, Mr. Tyler West, joined Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC in July of 2009. Tyler has 3 years of shipping experience and a 5 year welding and fabrication background. Tyler was also instrumental in the design/build and operation of KVB’s newest harvester we brought on line for the 2009 harvest. ty@klamathvalley.com
Nikki Pierzchala Sales Representative
Our Sales Representative Nikki Piezchala joined Klamath Valley Botanicals, LLC in July of 2010 to increase and stream line our already impressive bottle line sales. She has a Bachelors Degree in Spanish with a Minor in Biology from Bradley University and is in the process of completing her Masters Degree in Spanish from the University of Toledo. While attending the University of Toledo, Nikki worked as an Office Manager for a Health Care Facility where she studied the healthy effects of proper diet and supplementation, on athletic performance and recovery. Nikki also has a proven track record in sales with outstanding customer service nikki@klamathvalley.com
