CJ Bio America

05/21/2026

We are incredibly proud to team up with the community and sponsor the St. Edmond 4th-grade baseball team this season! Investing in local youth sports is one of our favorite ways to give back, and we couldn’t be happier to support these hard-working kids as they take the field.

We stopped by to drop off our corporate sponsorship, and let’s just say the team's excitement level was at an all-time high. In fact, they might be a little too eager to get to work—we almost had to call security because one enthusiastic player tried to make a run for it with the giant presentation check! We admire the hustle, but we're pretty sure the bank's drive-thru wouldn't accept a piece of cardboard bigger than the kid holding it.

Best of luck to the Gaels this season! We can't wait to watch you play, learn, and hit it out of the park. Have fun out there, boys!

05/15/2026

It was an honor for the CJ Bio America team to roll up our sleeves alongside the Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma group! 🇺🇸

We were proud to help clean the Veterans Memorial this week to ensure it is ready for Memorial Day. Giving back to our local community and showing respect for our veterans is a core part of who we are.

A huge thank you to the Noon Sertoma group for the recognition—we are grateful for the opportunity to support such a meaningful project right here in our backyard.

Thanks CJ Bio for doing some cleanup and polishing at Veterans Memorial Park. You continue giving back to the community.

05/11/2026

We are beyond proud to congratulate the 11U Legends team on their massive victory at the Taco Tico Throwdown this past weekend!

These boys didn’t just play; they dominated, going undefeated across the entire tournament. But the real highlight wasn’t just the scoreboard—it was seeing the team honor their biggest fans in those special Mother’s Day uniforms. 🌸

At CJ Bio America, we love supporting the grit and teamwork that our local youth athletes display. Seeing those championship rings on their fingers (and those proud moms in the background!) makes it all worth it.

Way to take authority on the diamond, boys!

05/01/2026

🌷 Happy May Day! 🌷

May Day, celebrated every May 1st, has ancient roots as a springtime festival of joy, renewal, and community — where people traditionally left surprise baskets of flowers and treats on their neighbors' doorsteps as a gesture of love and appreciation.

In that same spirit, the Fort Dodge Family Credit Union gifted all 260+ of our employees with May Day gift bags today — because appreciation should never wait for the "right moment."

To every member of our team: thank you for everything you bring to this organization, day in and day out. You are truly our greatest asset. 💛

04/30/2026

Giving back feels good.

This week, our team had the privilege of volunteering at The Lord's Cupboard, helping hand out food to those in need right here in our community. Days like this remind us why we do what we do — not just as a company, but as people.

We are so grateful for the incredible work The Lord's Cupboard does every single day, and we were honored to play a small part in it. To everyone who received food — you matter, and we see you.

This is what community looks like. 🙏

04/29/2026

We are incredibly proud of our team members who stepped up last week to support our local Meals on Wheels program! These dedicated volunteers spent their time delivering nutritious meals and warm smiles to neighbors in our community who need a helping hand. At our company, we believe that being a good neighbor means taking action, and seeing our staff out in the field truly brings that mission to life.

The photos capture the energy and heart our team poured into every delivery. We are honored to support the vital work Meals on Wheels does to ensure no one in our area goes hungry or feels forgotten. A huge thank you to everyone who participated—your compassion is what makes our company culture so special!

04/21/2026

What do chemical engineers actually do? Our Co-product Manager, Dr. Tyler Jordison, visited the Waukee Innovation & Learning Center (WILC) recently to give students a peek behind the curtain of amino acid production and the various specialties they can look forward to in the field.

To make the physics real, we brought some "heavy" demonstrations:

The Pressure Paradox: Demonstrating how vessel shape impacts PSI.

Suspension vs. Separation: We showed how two items can have the exact same water concentration, even when one appears suspended and the other separated.

Thank you to the Northwest High School STEM Club for the warm welcome and the great questions. We love sharing the science that powers our world! Also, thank you Iowa Biotechnology Association for the introduction and continued support for both companies and students!

04/21/2026

CJ Bio America is proud to sponsor the Fort Dodge DECA students as they compete at the International Career Development Conference this weekend in Atlanta!

We love seeing our local youth pursue excellence in business and leadership. Go get 'em, Dodgers! 🔴⚫

04/15/2026

A strong community is built on strong partnerships, and we were proud to continue our collaboration with Fort Dodge Senior High School by hosting another class tour this week. At CJ Bio, we believe being a good neighbor means opening our doors to show students the impact they can have right here in their hometown.

It was inspiring to see a group so focused and hungry for the knowledge required to become productive members of society. They explored the intersection of global trade and local production, asking the kind of insightful questions that show they are ready for the professional world. Our IT department added a special touch to the day, deploying a drone to capture a unique group shot of these future leaders. Thank you, FDSH, for another successful visit!

04/14/2026

Dwight Eisenhower once famously said, “Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.” While it’s a quote that gets a laugh, our IT/Security Assistant Manager, Jon Janssen, used it to teach Fort Dodge students a profound lesson last week: when the heat is already on, a true leader’s job is to stop creating new problems and start finding solutions. Transitioning from the high-stakes world of the prison system to corporate leadership at CJ Bio America, he shared that real influence isn't about power—it’s about the MICEE framework: Model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, engage, and encourage.

Leadership is a skill set, not a personality trait, and it requires a relentless focus on the people behind the tasks. As he told the students, “Inspiring your shared vision is basically buy-in—it’s about educating people as to the why.” He spoke about the profound impact a leader has on team culture, explaining that professionals don't just choose a company—they choose the people they work for. He emphasized that even in the face of challenging tasks or high-pressure seasons, a strong, empathetic leader is what transforms a group of individuals into a resilient team that stands by one another through thick and thin.

At CJ Bio, we are incredibly proud to have a leader of his caliber on our team. With over a decade of front-line experience and a deep commitment to service, he is a decorated example of the excellence we strive for, and we are honored to have him representing us as a mentor for the next generation of our community.

We were struck by how focused and hungry for knowledge these students were throughout the session. There is a palpable sense of ambition in this class, and seeing them soak up real-world leadership lessons gives us immense confidence in the future of our local workforce. They are walking away with the tools to be not just productive employees, but the kind of citizens who will lead our community forward for years to come.