Hi, I’m Corey Friese.
I’m a regulatory and quality leader with 15+ years of specialized experience in the dietary supplement industry. I’ve been where you are—and I know what it takes to get where you’re going.
In 2013, I co-founded Vital Proteins—a collagen and wellness brand that grew from a startup operating out of a small kitchen to a nationally recognized brand in thousands of retail doors. In 2020, Vital Proteins was acquired by Nestlé Health Science.
As Vice President of Product Development and Compliance, I was responsible for building the entire regulatory infrastructure that made that growth possible. That meant developing product specifications, managing supplier qualifications, building quality systems from scratch, navigating FDA and FTC requirements, and managing third-party certifications—all while the company was growing at breakneck speed.
I built the regulatory foundation that helped scale Vital Proteins to over $300M in revenue across powders, capsules, gummies, bars, beverages, and functional foods. I learned firsthand that compliance must support rapid growth, not stifle it. And I learned what happens when you get it right: you build a brand that retailers trust, consumers love, and acquirers want.
Today, I bring that same operational mindset to every client engagement. I don’t just advise—I embed into your team and build the systems that let you scale with confidence.