AG Essence is an experienced manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical and homeopathic products. Our manufacturing facility is FDA registered and our processes operate under FDA cGMP. Through our consultative process we are committed to helping you develop products through sound scientific methods that produce cutting edge, natural products. We are a small, minority woman owned business located in Richmond, Virginia with a staff committed to the highest quality and safety standards.

Bill Wingfield is a chemist, inventor, entrepreneur and founded of AG Essence in 2011. He has formulated personal care products for over 30 years for large corporations such as Kellogg's and Kraft. He developed and holds 5 chemical patents, has 4 patents pending and is an authority on chelated silver wound care products. He is a longtime member of the American Chemical Society and the Virginia Academy of Science. He is a Marine veteran and a graduate of the University of Richmond with a degree in Chemistry.

Sam Gonzalez has been working in the personal care manufacturing industry since he joined AG Essence as a Plant Manager in 2013. Over the years, Sam has received training in product development and operations management, building a strong foundation in manufacturing workflows and quality standards. Since 2019, Sam has taken on a more specialized role. He possesses working knowledge of FDA GMP and ISO 13485 compliance standards. He holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus on manufacturing and fulfillment. Outside of work, Sam enjoys playing soccer, golf and spending time outdoors with his family.
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