Monica Kline, Director of Business Operations and Education
As Director of Business Operations and Education, Monica is dedicated to advancing workforce development in the baking and snack industries. Her work focuses on best practices for employee training, staff retention, and organizational growth.
Monica serves as an officer of the Society of Bakery Women and sits on the Board of Directors for BEAG. She previously served on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Baking (ASB). Before joining EnSol, she taught English to learners of all levels in Gifu, Japan. She holds a Master’s degree in Japanese Literature from Columbia University and a Master’s in Education from Hunter College. Monica brings a unique blend of cultural insight and operational expertise to her role, championing continuous learning and people-first leadership.
Brian Strouts, Senior Consultant
Consulting with EnSol since 2021, Brian brings extensive expertise in technical services, product development, and quality assurance. He spent the majority of his career at AIB International, where he last served as Vice President of Baking and Food Technical Services. There, he oversaw technical assistance, baking training, food labeling, lab testing, and R&D. Prior to AIB, he spent 11 years in the U.S. baking industry, working for a large wholesale sweet goods producer and later for a private label cookie and cracker manufacturer. Brian has been an active member of several industry organizations, including the American Association of Cereal Chemists International, ABA’s Food Technical Regulatory Affairs Committee, ASB, and the Wheat Quality Council, and has served on various technical committees within these organizations. Brian has a bachelor’s degree in Bakery Science and Management from Kansas State University, and has completed the AIB Certified Baker course as well as the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association correspondence course.
Len Heflich, Senior Consultant
Len has been consulting with EnSol since 2023, bringing his expertise in quality assurance and product development. A published author, he is highly skilled in innovation, food safety, leadership, and risk assessment and management. Previously, Len served as Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Crisis Management at Grupo Bimbo. Prior to that, he was Plant Manager and later Vice President of Quality Systems at BBU, following his role as Director of R&D for Bestfoods Baking. He is an active member of various industry organizations, including the American Chemical Society, ASB, and the Institute of Food Technologists, and serves as a technical consultant for ABA. Len has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Science degree in Management Science from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Gerry Lanni, Senior Engineer
Gerry has been a Senior Engineer at EnSol since 2009. He has comprehensive experience in plant engineering and project management within the food industry, specifically in baking and sugar refining, with a major strength in bread and cake production. Gerry began his career at Amstar Corp. (Domino Sugar) as Draftsman and advanced to Plant Maintenance Superintendent. He spent the majority of his career at George Weston Bakeries, beginning as Plant Maintenance Supervisor and working up to Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager, where he managed design, cost estimate, fabrication, installation, and start-up of multi-million-dollar corporate capital projects. There he also established a computerized Preventive Maintenance Program, which became the standard for the corporation. Gerry has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Management from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY. He has attended professional development courses at the American Management Association and the American Institute of Baking.
Joe Mayurnik, Senior Engineer
Joe has been consulting with EnSol since 2012. He is a Professional Engineer and Planner licensed in the state of New Jersey. Joe has 40+ years of experience as consulting engineer and project manager with extensive facilities, plant, and equipment expertise. He spent 22 years in the baking industry working for CPC/Baking Business, Best Foods Baking Group, Unilever/Bestfoods, and George Weston Bakeries at the same location as the company went through various mergers and acquisitions. There he managed the creation of a new company headquarters to consolidate two existing corporations, managed the purchase and installation of oxidizers to permit bakeries to meet government regulations, and managed the closing of a production facility in Massachusetts and relocation of two production lines to Connecticut. Joe has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Newark College of Engineering and has completed graduate work towards a master’s degree in Civil Engineering at Rutgers University.
David Hoffman, Senior Designer / Project Manager
Consulting with EnSol since 2020, David brings over 35 years of experience in mechanical design. He transitioned into the baking industry eight years ago and now runs his own drafting and design firm, where he specializes in solving complex project challenges. Throughout his career, David has worked extensively in contract engineering across a wide range of industries and roles. His expertise includes lubricating systems and equipment, component and layout design for recycling plants, turbine piping design, bus design, asphalt compactors and pavers, infrared process heater applications, airport equipment, machine automation, and custom fabrication–particularly in pneumatic conveying. His diverse background enables him to approach design challenges with a broad perspective and innovative problem-solving skills.
Paul Juliano, Consulting Architect
The owner of Juliano Architects, Paul Juliano serves as a consultant to The EnSol Group. With over 25 years' experience in the architectural profession, Paul has been involved in building projects in all markets including manufacturing, commercial, religious, medical, educational, and residential architecture. His experience includes master planning, new construction, building additions, renovations, space planning, and interiors. Paul holds a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, is a licensed architect in multiple states, an NCARB Record holder, and a LEED Accredited Professional.
Curtis Kline, Designer / Project Engineer
Curtis is a dedicated researcher and operations analyst at EnSol, committed to delivering exceptional quality and innovative solutions for our clients. A recent graduate of Haverford College with a degree in Urban Studies and City Planning, he is passionate about cooperative grocers, inclusive spatial design, and urban agriculture. At EnSol, Curtis conducts process analyses through direct observation and research, translating his findings into comprehensive quantitative and qualitative reports. He has also developed conceptual layouts in both 2D and 3D, leveraging his strengths in spatial analysis, research, and critical thinking. Excited to embark on his professional journey with EnSol, Curtis looks forward to contributing a fresh perspective and forward-thinking solutions.
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