Who's behind Catalyst Food Leaders?
The unstoppable, award-winning founders of Catalyst, Tia Glave and Jill Stuber launched Catalyst in 2021 to transform how people lead in food to honor their authentic selves, achieve more, and drive business outcomes. Discover how they have helped food companies of all sizes make food safety FUN all while enabling business growth, protecting brands, and, most importantly of all, protecting consumers!
Meet Jill Stuber
Jill believes nothing is more important than feeding the soul. Jill's personal journey is deeply intertwined with her professional life. Her passion for leadership development in the food industry stems from her own experiences and the recognition of a significant need for change in how leadership is approached. Jill places great emphasis on the importance of soft skills, like empathy and communication, which she believes are crucial for creating a positive work culture. She is driven by a desire to inspire others and make a meaningful impact, not just in the workplace but also in the lives of individuals. Jill often reflects on the importance of understanding individual motivations and fostering a sense of belonging, which she sees as key to building a supportive and successful team environment.
This led her to co-found Catalyst LLC, a company she launched in 2021 alongside Tia Glave. With over 25 years of experience in the food industry, Jill has made significant contributions, particularly in leadership development and food safety culture. Her background includes working with multi-million-dollar food companies at both the corporate and facility levels, and small "mom & pop" companies.
She holds a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Food Science, as well as a Master’s degree in Quality Management. Jill is also certified as a professional coach, HACCP Certified, PCQI Certified, an SQF Practitioner, a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Lean Facilitator, among other credentials.
Jill is an active member of International Association for Food Protection, serving as the Developing Food Safety Professional's Professional Development Group Vice Chair.
When not knee high in work, you'll find Jill at a hockey rink, baseball field, reading, laughing at quirky sitcoms, or taking a stroll in nature.
Meet Tia Glave
Tia Glave is a professional coach who happens to have a decade of experience in the food industry. Her experience in food safety, quality, and regulatory spans large food manufacturing, food retail, and start-up food environments. Tia's formally trained as a Chemical Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee. She is a qualified individual trained in PCQI and FSVP, versed in GFSI schemes, and has worked with many product categories including dairy, frozen and refrigerated baked goods, seafood, frozen pasta, and baby food.
Tia has a passion for helping all-sized manufacturing and retail organizations build and strengthen their systems and culture. She uses her chemical engineering background to use systems, data, and proven methods to develop and implement strategy that creates efficiencies, is effective, and identifies cost savings, all while using servant leadership principles. She has led small and large teams across multiple functions, including operations and maintenance, giving her a unique approach to implementing a strategy cross-functionally.
Tia's passion also extends to championing black talent in food safety and quality. She's the founder of the Black Professionals in Food Safety Group to foster sharing, development, and connection to support black talent. Find the group on LinkedIn!
Tia is an active member of International Association for Food Protection, serving as the Retail & Food Service Professional Development Group Vice Chair.
In Tia's free time, she's hanging with family and friends.
