Our Team

Putting the “fun” in functional powdered solutions!

 We love working together & think you will, too.

At Franklin Farms East, we share a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration – whether or not you like milk!


Our culture is committed to high performance: understanding how to work together in a way that’s seamless and fun — for us and our customers.

Clear roles, goals, and communication enable us to focus on what we do best: creating quality, profitable solutions to our customers’ challenges. Problem-solving and efficiency light us up!  

Each of us is valued, motivated, and believes in the work we do. That’s how we’re able to bring our best for you. Family-owned and run for nearly 40 years, we also believe in creating a lifestyle that feels purposeful and balanced – both in and out of the office.

Ask us about our kids, our dogs, our favorite team or way to unwind — and tell us about yours! Relationships have always been at the heart of what we do and why we love it.

Founded by our father, Donald Riggs, in 1983 and now led by the second generation of the Riggs family, we’re all family here. We welcome you to our table!

Meet our team – and yours!


Rachel Ward Customer Solutions Specialist

Rachel Ward
Customer Solutions Specialist, Southeast

Jenna Frankenfield Bookkeeper & Executive Assistant

Jenna Frankenfield
Customer Solutions Specialist, Midwest

Maria Kleinert
Technical Sales Specialist

Steph Avon
Product Development Specialist


Tricia Lisk Customer Service & Logistics

Tricia Lisk
Director of Customer Service & Logistics

Iryna Levytska Quality Management

Iryna Levytska
Quality Management

Nicole Mills
Quality Control

Brian Sottolano Supply Chain Manager

Brian Sottolano
Supply Chain Manager


Brian Durst Plant Manager

Brian Durst
Plant Manager

Bryan “Bolt” Hummel
Shipping & Receiving Manager

Conner Hutzell
Quality Control & Plant Sanitation

 
 

 

The Riggs Family Leadership

 
Adrienne Riggs Talotta CEO

Adrienne Riggs Talotta
CEO

Jonathan Riggs COO

Jonathan Riggs
COO

 

 We put the “pro” in production, too!

Our team is not complete without the incredible professionals in our manufacturing facility in Frostburg, MD. Truly the foundation of Franklin Farms East, our production team’s expertise, efficiency, and commitment to quality enable us to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Thank you, Power Crew!

Premium powdered solutions for your success, formulated for fun.