Background

Chemical Engineering Experience Overview:

* 15 years project management and project engineering leadership
* 5 years in new chemical process development
* 9 years as consulting engineer
* 2 years in product development
* 5 years working on Biofuels processes
(corn and cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, biobutanol, mixed alcohols from coal and wood, sugars-to-gasoline)
Career has progressed with the most recent corporate positions being at the engineering manager or senior specialist level.

Education:

* Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from #1 ranked University of Minnesota.
* Masters of Business Administration Degree with dual concentrations in Marketing and Strategic Management, from Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota
* Continuing education included numerous short business and technical classes to broaden skills.

Licenses and Certifications:
* Earned Professional engineer’s license in the State of Minnesota.
* Earned Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by Project Management Institute (PMI).