Your Partner From Product Research to Production
Bell International Laboratories is a unique R&D and manufacturing company providing cutting-edge, innovative, and high-quality solutions for personal care and consumer health brands. We are a privately-owned family business that’s been based in Minnesota’s Twin Cities for more than 25 years, a large metropolitan area known as a hub of scientific thinking.
Industry Leader in Product Development & Innovation
As a leader in the industry for over two decades, we have grown steadily and are now equipped to serve partners of all sizes. While we have grown, we will never outgrow our commitment to supplying you with industry-leading products.
VERTICALLY INTEGRATED TO MEET ALL OF YOUR NEEDS
Bell International Laboratories isn’t your standard contract manufacturing company. Everything you require to develop your product is available through our expertise, from research and development to testing through our on-site laboratories.
Whether it’s formulating from scratch or perfecting an existing formula, Bell International Laboratories has the scientific expertise and infrastructure to support you in reaching your goals.
300+ Employees & Growing
Today, our team is composed of more than 300 employees and we’re still growing. If you are searching for challenging, rewarding work, we encourage you to view our Careers to discover opportunities that may be a good fit for you.
Meet Our Leadership Team
The Bell International Laboratories leadership team brings to the table a powerful blend of scientific and business expertise. Fostering a culture of innovation and focused on sensible, strategic growth, our leaders have positioned the company to deliver for our partners now and for years to come.
Mo Saremi
CHAIRMAN & CEOMo Saremi founded Bell International Laboratories in 1996 and today serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mo Saremi
CHAIRMAN & CEODr. William Christopfel
Executive Director of Scientific AffairsDr. William Christopfel (Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Illinois) serves as Executive Director of Scientific Affairs for Bell International Laboratories.
Dr. William Christopfel
Executive Director of Scientific AffairsNatasa Saremi
Human Resources DirectorNatasa Saremi serves as Human Resources Director for Bell International Laboratories.
Natasa Saremi
Human Resources DirectorKevin Lawrence
Chief Financial OfficerKevin Lawrence serves as Chief Financial Officer for Bell International Laboratories.
Kevin Lawrence
Chief Financial OfficerJames Pleis
Financial ControllerJames’ responsibilities include leading the finance and purchasing teams, financial forecasting and analysis, risk management, and working across the organization to improve financial reporting processes and support our continued growth.
James Pleis
Financial ControllerRobert Waters
Vice President of Sales and Business DevelopmentAs Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Bell International Laboratories, Robert Waters plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing partners.
Robert Waters
Vice President of Sales and Business DevelopmentEric Yarnell
VP of OperationsEric Yarnell is the Supply Chain Manager for Bell International Labs. He plays an important part in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the company.
Eric Yarnell
VP of OperationsDavid Vesledahl
Director of OperationsDavid Vesledahl serves as Director of Operations for Bell International Laboratories.
David Vesledahl
Director of OperationsVladimir Adamović
Director Of Operations Europe DivisionAs the Director of Operations, EU Division, Vladimir Adamovic is responsible for establishing Bell International Laboratories in the EU market.
Vladimir Adamović
Director Of Operations Europe DivisionErin Richards
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERErin Richards is an accomplished cosmetic chemist with 15 years of experience in personal care contract manufacturing.
Erin Richards
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERDr. Curtis Payne
Quality Control ManagerDr. Curtis’ role is to oversee all testing that Bell offers to our clients while directly working with the QC team to ensure products are within specifications and of high quality.
Dr. Curtis Payne
Quality Control ManagerTimothy Webb
Regulatory and Compliance ManagerTimothy Webb has worked in quality compliance for 17 years. His experience ranges from large corporations to small privately held firms in the fields of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and health and beauty products.
Timothy Webb
Regulatory and Compliance ManagerEliza Vintimilla
Project Manager IIEliza is a seasoned project manager with more than 10 years of experience in personal care, nutraceuticals, and OTC manufacturing in both CMO and Private Labels.
Eliza Vintimilla
Project Manager IIMaureen Johnson
PROJECT MANAGERMaureen Johnson is an accomplished Project Manager who has built a 15-year career in project management and sales.
Maureen Johnson
PROJECT MANAGERKurt Shearer
Engineering and Plant ManagerKurt Shearer serves as Engineering and Maintenance Manager for Bell International Laboratories.