Our
Team

MS, Entomology, University of Arkansas

BS, Biology, University of Arkansas

20+ years in US/Global Agribusiness roles

• Director, Technical Services, Cool Planet Energy Systems
• US Market Development, Plant Impact
• Global Account Manager, Arysta LifeScience
• Product Manager, Bayer CropScience
• Business Development Manager, Bayer CropScience

MA, Strategic Communications, University of Missouri-Columbia

MBA Candidate, Murray State University

BS, Animal Science, University of Missouri-Columbia

Experienced Agricultural Business Executive

• Account management, operations, human resources, marketing & communications
• More than a dozen successful product launches
• Domestic & international agribusiness experience

PhD, Chemical Engineering, Washington State University, Dissertation — Characterization & Modification of Biomass Pyrolysis Chars for Environmental Applications

MS, Biological & Agricultural Systems Engineering, Washington State University

BS, Chemical Engineering, Washington State University

• Proven Scientist from the lab to the field
• Engineered Products Manager & Sr. Research Scientist, Cool Planet Energy Systems
• Commercialization of pyrolysis & biochars

BS, Manufacturing Engineering, University of California, Long Beach

Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, Villanova

25+ years in progressive experience in production and plant management, process/project engineering, and maintenance/asset management.

• Progressive leader driving a culture of safety & Lean Continuous Improvement
• Experience in multi-plant management in global environments
• Advocate for customers & operational excellence

Finance & Accounting professional with experience in multiple industries including retail, wholesale, manufacturing, agriculture, real estate, mortgage banking, non-profits and early-to-growth stage start-ups.

• Financial Reporting & Financial Analysis
• Budgeting/Forecasting
• Start-ups: Early stage through Exit
• Audit Readiness & Balance Sheet Clean-up

MBA, University of California Los Angeles

BS, Chemical Engineering, Rice University

15+ years in executive leadership and management roles

• Pioneering leader with a scientific foundation and a business mind
• Experienced in strategy, technical, operation, & project management roles
• VP, Technology & Innovation, Cool Planet Energy Systems
• Project Development Group Leader, ExxonMobil