Kelker Pharma, Inc. — Established 2015

Built on Precision.
Driven by Purpose.

A California corporation dedicated to producing pharmaceutical-grade dietary supplements — with the speed, compliance, and customer service your brand deserves.

cGMP Certified · FDA Registered · Riverside, CA · 75,000 Sq Ft

Kelker Pharma facility in Riverside, California

About Kelker Pharma

Where Life
Begins^®

Founded 2015 · Riverside, CA · California Corporation

Kelker Pharma, Inc. is a California Corporation located in Riverside, CA — just 30 minutes southeast of Los Angeles. We operate state-of-the-art, high-speed automated machinery to produce tablets, capsules, and powders of uncompromised quality — built for brands that refuse to settle.

Our cGMP-certified facility houses nearly 75,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space. Our streamlined operation provides the company with efficiencies that shorten production time without sacrificing quality. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best quality products in a timely manner, while also providing world-class customer service.

Mission

To produce quality products that improve quality of life through better health.

Vision

Continually advance our research and capabilities and apply them to consumer goods we produce — setting the industry standard for innovation and compliance.

Values

Trustworthy
Reliable
Accountable

Chief Executive Officer

Jim Ayres

"As a contract manufacturer of ingestible products, we all value the level of trust that our customers have in us to support their businesses by producing quality products with outstanding customer service. At Kelker Pharma, you can count on us for responsiveness and products of the highest quality standards."

Jim has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, including several successful consumer product launches in the mass and specialty retail channels of distribution as well as direct response channels. He has extensive experience in product ideation, applied science, and marketing.

Jim has founded several successful companies and developed nutritional products that have grossed over $100 Million worldwide. Past positions include Executive Vice President of Nova Pharmaceuticals, Inc., VP and Chairman of Gold's Gym Nutrition, VP of Business Development for a global natural product company, and founder and CEO of Innovative Nutrition.

Jim Ayres

Leadership

The people behind
the product.

Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, and supplement industry operations.

Tariq Kelker, M.D.

Founder & Chairman

Dr. Kelker is the Co-founder, President, and Chairman of Kelker Pharma, Inc. While he is an important part of the day-to-day operations, Tariq is also helping patients as a trauma surgeon in three hospitals. He is a formulation specialist and develops many unique formulas and compounds for Kelker Pharma.

Sadia Ahmed

Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Operating Officer (COO)

With nearly 20 years of experience in the dietary supplement industry, Sadia brings her expertise to increase production output and serves as lead liaison to most of Kelker Pharma's premier customers. Sadia has built a top-standard industry reputation through her hard work and dedication to her customers.

Armando Alvarez

Vice President of Production

Armando is a key member of the Kelker Pharma team, bringing years of experience in manufacturing operations. He is highly knowledgeable in manufacturing technologies and engineering, and has held virtually every position in manufacturing — applying that experience directly to Kelker Pharma's operations.

Teresa Paniagua

VP of Quality & Regulatory Affairs

Teresa leads Kelker Pharma's regulatory affairs function, ensuring every product and process meets the stringent compliance standards required by cGMP guidelines and FDA regulations. Her work is foundational to the trust Kelker Pharma's customers place in us.

The Kelker Team