From Field to Formula™

About Us

Fully traceable, tested ingredients you can trust

Meet Our Leadership Team

Northern Diversified Solutions was founded in 2019 in Minnesota by Founder and CEO Kyle Marinkovich with the purpose of helping others live happier, healthier lives through crafting hemp-derived, functional specialty ingredients. Our team recognizes the myriad benefits of hemp and welcome you to explore its uses with us.

  • Kyle Marinkovich

    Founder & CEO

    Kyle Marinkovich

    With over two decades of experience leading innovative ingredient science, specifically specialty ingredients, Kyle is dedicated to driving NDS toward excellence in the cannabis industry.

  • Renato Krsnik

    COO

    Renato Krsnik

    As COO, Renato is responsible for ensuring operational accuracy, efficiency, and safety. Renato leads NDS' operations team towards excellence with foresight and precision. Renato is driven to guarantee high-quality product that exceeds expectations.

  • Scott Ravenscroft

    VP of Business Development

    Scott Ravenscroft

    Scott's expertise in business development and strategically building relationships is how NDS continues to quickly expand its reach, assisting diverse companies excel in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Scott is passionate about bringing people together so that everyone wins.

  • Kevin McNally

    EVP Finance

    Kevin McNally

    With 20 years of strategic finance experience in manufacturing and consumer products, Kevin leads the NDS financial plan and forecast process as well as helps NDS achieve more profitable outcomes.

  • Julia Contreras

    founder of JR Business Solutions

    Julia Contreras

    With deep expertise in human resources and organizational development, Julia assists NDS as a Strategic HR Partner to navigate the complexities of workforce management, ensuring NDS' team is supported, engaged, and aligned with NDS' company’s vision.