OUR PEOPLE
Throughout our history and our future, our people have been central to the success of 3i Solutions. We are dedicated to our Customers, Employees, and Community.
We are small in number but, but we’re mighty in our dedication to success of our Customers. Our collective in-house expertise, experience and commitment make us nimble in our response to Customer needs from innovation to implementation to support.
Our Leadership
Scott Peters – General Manager
Scott has been with 3i Solutions from the beginning, leading the product development advancements. He contributed to all facets of imagine, innovate, and implement by serving as a mentor to several interns and entry-level employees, creating in the R&D lab, collaborating directly with customers, working with Quality, carrying out production—he’s contributed to it all. Scott, along with colleagues, was responsible for all technology innovation and research until his appointment to General Manager in December 2022. Scott has more than 25 years of hands-on experience in nano- and micro-encapsulation leading to articles in a variety of professional publications. Scott’s formulations cover a broad range, including drug delivery systems, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and functional foods. Scott received a BA from the College of Wooster and two Master’s degrees from Syracuse University. Scott is well positioned to lead 3i Solutions’ growth.
Charlie Brain – Founder
Brian Reich – Director of Finance
Brian joined 3i Solutions in 2022 with an extensive background in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, customer service, and cost estimating. Brian worked at Milark Industries for 20 years before initiating independent consulting. In his ultimate position as Director of Operations, Brian supervised extensive manufacturing operations for major automotive/power sport equipment providers. His focus was on organizational efficiency, directing a multi-customer department providing packaging solutions to distribution centers and leading regulatory compliance initiatives. Brian has Project Management and Business Analytics Certifications from Six Sigma Global Institute, and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Quality Certification from MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network. Brian’s skillsets add value and profitability to our Customers’ bottom line.
Alexis Collins - Director of Product Strategy & Commercialization
Alexis brings extensive experience in nutritional ingredients, product development, scientific strategy, and commercialization to 3i Solutions. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of science and business, helping transform emerging ingredient opportunities and technical concepts into differentiated products and successful market strategies.
Her background spans ingredient strategy, clinical and evidence-based research, market intelligence, product positioning, technical affairs, scientific affairs, regulatory and claims support, and new product development. She has led cross-functional teams and commercialization initiatives across a wide range of nutritional ingredient platforms and health categories.
At 3i Solutions, Alexis leads product strategy and commercialization efforts, working closely with customers and the 3i technical team to identify market opportunities, develop new product concepts, and help move ideas from initial formulation through commercialization.
Alexis holds a Master of Science in Nutrition, a Master of Arts in Medical Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Her approach to product development reflects a simple philosophy:
“Science is not finished until it is communicated.”