nutrition consultants ...

Dr. Kyle Kent

Dr. Kyle Kent has spent the last ten years researching the connection between nutrition and health. Following his time at The Ohio State University, where he researched the link between dairy foods and prostate cancer, Kyle went to work for the global food giant, Nestle. During his five years at Nestle, Kyle was recognized as a nutrition expert, innovation guru, and all around nice guy. This recognition led him to be frequently invited to speak about the importance of nutrition in innovation at Nestle locations around the globe. Kyle provided creative, consumer relevant concepts for several billionaire beverage brands, and he touched thousands of people with his unique, high impact approaches to nutrition and health training.

In August 2009, Kyle left Nestle to create Imagination to Burn™ - a firm dedicated to using imagination and the basic principles of innovation to tackle life's challenges as creatively and uniquely as possible. Building on his experience and passion for nutrition and health education, Kyle made the relatively easy decision to bring easy-to-understand, cost-effective nutrition-based health solutions to central Ohio businesses. He also spends a great deal of time working with the food and beverage industry to develop innovative nutrition-based concepts. Kyle's unique innovation style blends a heavy dose of imagination with strong technical expertise and consumer understanding to help identify unique, brand relevant opportunities for market success.

When not trying to make the world safe for nutrition and wellness, he is usually at home with his two great kids and beautiful wife. In between Hannah Montana marathons and digging holes to China, Kyle manages to catch a little Buckeye football every now and then. He's also not ashamed to admit he's a lifelong Bengals fan. Hold the rotten tomatoes, please.

kyle.kent@imaginationtoburn.com

Gina Casagrande

Gina Casagrande has been providing expert nutrition and health advice to Ohioans for the past five years. Both a registered and licensed dietitian in the state of Ohio, she is passionate about educating people about the important role that good nutrition plays in maintaining good health. Well known as the "Candid RD" in internet circles, Gina is also recognized as an energetic speaker with the ability to communicate even the most complex of nutrition and health topics in easy-to-understand terms.

Prior to her time with Imagination to Burn™, Gina served as the Public Relations Chair on the board of the Columbus Dietetic Association, provided weight management counseling at The Central Ohio Nutrition Center, and Head Dietitian at Camp Hamwii Diabetes Camp helping make sure that 100 kids with diabetes received the proper nutrition and care they needed to really enjoy their time at camp. She also holds a master's degree in nutrition from The Ohio State University and currently serves as co-Chair of the Columbus Dietetic Association.

Gina is a huge fan of Top Chef and loves to experiment with healthy recipes, so don't hesitate to ask her about her latest tasty creation. Her dream is to one day own her very own ice cream shop ... uh ... well ... a healthy ice cream shop, of course.

Michael Kent

Marketing Professional and Humorist Michael Kent has been entertaining people across the country, presenting a comedy and magic show to colleges and corporations, for the past eleven years. With a strong communication background, Michael has a knack for connecting with his audience. He has developed unique marketing strategies for both industry and the entertainment business, and his every man's perspective on innovation and nutrition adds a much needed dimension to Imagination to Burn™.

A graduate of The Ohio State University and former Student Leader of The Ohio State University Marching Band, Michael had the privilege of willing the Buckeye football team to a National Championship victory in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl. After college, Michael served as Marketing Manager at Floyd Bell Inc., an industrial alarm company based in Columbus, OH. He continues to balance a successful marketing career and comedy magic business to this day.

When he's not busy touring the country, Michael can be found at home in the Columbus area. Occasionally, you can catch him performing at The Funny Bone Comedy Club. Michael also enjoys spending time with friends, his dogs Rhubarb and Keela, and his beautiful wife Alison.

John Hull

John Hull has ten years of brand development, positioning, marketing innovation, marketing planning, strategy development and project management experience with some of America's most well-known brands. He is currently a Senior Project Manager at Northlich where he is responsible for leading his team of project managers, developing brand and campaign strategies and championing client leadership for brands such as Iams, White Castle, Long John Silver's and American Greetings. He is also viewed as an agent of change at Northlich, which makes him a perfect contributor for Imagination to Burn™.

John's impressive career has included roles as Senior Project Manager at WPP digital agency Bridge Worldwide, Vice President of Operations at TDH Marketing & Communications, and Sports Marketing Guy for Notre Dame Sports Properties.

Despite an impeccable work record, we did manage to find one fairly major fault with John. He is ... [gulp] ... a loyal fan of the Michigan Wolverines. When not rooting for the school up north, John enjoys spending time with his three wonderful girls and his beautiful wife, Mandy.