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Learn More About the 2025 Shark Tank Judges 

Dr. Trillitye Paullin - Co-Founder and CSO of Free to Feed

Paullin earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular biology, is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, has served over 20 years in the Army National Guard, and is the CEO and co-founder of Free to Feed. After her daughters suffered through food reactions to proteins transferred from her diet to breast milk, she wanted to create a place for parents to find answers and empower them to reach their feeding goals. Free to Feed was born to provide the research, resources, and support she wished she had early on. She invented the first at-home test kit to detect allergens in human milk, which is in manufacturing phases and supported by Free to Feed’s educational support package, tracking app, and personal consultations.

Scott Schlange - Idaho Market President of KeyBank

Justin Chase - President of Volterra Systems

Marie Baker - Region 3 Director of the Idaho Small Business Development Center

Marie Baker is passionate about entrepreneurs and their journey. Marie’s skill set includes the ability to work collaboratively and assist clients with achieving their goals. Ms. Baker grew up in the Northern Central Valley of California on her family farm.  Marie received her BS in Business from California State University, Fresno, and her Master’s Degree in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco. Marie spent five years in banking before starting her own business. Combining her education and experience, Marie went on to consult, coach, and educate small businesses in the Central Valley of California before moving to Idaho.  Marie is the current Region 3 Director for the Idaho Small Business Development Center located at Boise State University. Region 3 serves 10 counties in Southwest Idaho and operates a business accelerator program in the Region. In her spare time, you will find her hiking, volunteering on a local Rotary project, visiting family,  or enjoying the great outdoors with her husband and dog.

Simon Avalos - Senior Sales Manager of Swire Coca-Cola

Simon has over 26 years of experience in the beverage industry, and 24 years currently at Swire Coca-Cola. With revenues of $3 billion, Swire Coca-Cola, USA produces, sells, and distributes Coca-Cola and other beverages in 13 states across the American West. Employing more than 7,200 associates, our company's headquarters is in Draper, Utah. I oversee our Food Service On-Premise department for our Idaho Market Unit, which spans from Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, & Pocatello. This includes managing a team of sales professionals, developing strategies, and ensuring the execution of plans to increase sales and brand presence in various on-premise locations.  I volunteer and work with numerous non-profits, including the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce, the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Boys & Girls Club of Idaho, where I recently served as a judge for the Youth of the Year Celebration.  

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The Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce is partially funded by the USDA Rural Business Development, Frontier Community Resources, University of Idaho Extension Office,  Tito's Love Foundation,  Wells Fargo, and KeyBank, focused on Business Pitches, Startups, and Growth.