Gevo Company
Industry: Company
DescriptionGevo, Inc. is a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company headquartered in unincorporated Douglas County, Colorado in the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area. The company develops bio-based alternatives to petroleum-based products using a combination of biotechnology and classical chemistry. CEO: Patrick R. Gruber (2007–) Headquarters: Englewood, CO Founded: 2005 Subsidiary: Gevo Development, LLC
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus April 2015 - Present
Gevo June 2013 - January 2015
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus June 2011 - June 2013
Skills
Yeast fermentation, Yeast mating,..., Chemical mutagenesis..., Molecular Cloning, Nucleic Acid Extraction, RT-qPCR, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Western Blotting, Mammalian Cell Culture, Cell Viability Assays, shRNA/siRNA transfection, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology
Education
Colorado State University 2007 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, GPA: 4.0
Colorado State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Minor: chemistry, GPA: 3.98
Leprino Foods February 2015 - Present
Nestlé Waters North America October 2014 - November 2014
Gevo May 2013 - August 2014
Johns Manville August 2011 - August 2012
Meadow Gold Dairies June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, R&D, Chemistry, Scanning Electron..., Titration, UV/Vis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, FTIR, Tensile Testing, Test Methodologies, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Process Improvement, Research, Laboratory, PCR, Biochemistry, Gel Electrophoresis, Purification, Quality Assurance, Organic Chemistry, Aseptic Technique, Microsoft Office, Quality Control
Education
Cornell College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
Pomona High School 2004 — 2007
High School Diploma
Gevo April 2014 - August 2014
Leprino Foods January 2014 - April 2014
Dr. Graham Peers Lab April 2013 - October 2013
Skills
Laboratory, PCR, Genetics, ELISA, DNA, Primer Design, Enzyme Kinetics, Data Analysis
Education
Colorado State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Botany/Plant Biology, 3.0
Lake Tahoe Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Botany/Plant Biology, 3.5
BakerCorp December 2014 - Present
MillerCoors July 2011 - December 2014
Ciris Energy, Inc March 2010 - April 2011
LanzaTech July 2009 - March 2010
Gevo July 2008 - March 2009
Flying Dog Brewery January 2005 - January 2008
Coors Brewing Co. January 2002 - January 2005
Teledyne Isco April 1996 - April 1999
Skills
HPLC, Analytical Methods..., Biofuels, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Product Development, Analytical Chemistry, HACCP, Safe Quality Food, Fermentation, Brewing, Sensory Evaluation, Gas Chromatography, Quality Control, R&D, Assay Development, Chromatography, GMP, Chemistry
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1999 — 2001
M.S. IT, Business & I.T.
Creighton University 1991 — 1995
B.S. Chemistry, Chemistry
Arzeda Corp February 2014 - Present
University of Washington October 2013 - February 2014
Gevo April 2012 - September 2013
University of Colorado November 2011 - January 2012
Greenwood Pediatrics May 2006 - January 2012
Neuro-Ophthalmic Consultants Northwest September 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Culture, Protein Expression, Biotechnology, Protein Purification, Biochemistry, SDS-PAGE, Molecular Cloning, Laboratory, Cell, Yeast, Microbiology, Science, Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Aseptic Technique, Genetics, Electroporation, Fermentation, Immunology, Western Blotting, Fluorescence, qPCR, Metabolic Engineering, Lifesciences, Tetrad Dissection, Transformation, RNA isolation
Education
Seattle University 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Biology
Seattle University, Seattle Washington 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Biology
OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Gevo May 2013 - August 2014
Gevo August 2007 - April 2013
Gevo February 2007 - August 2007
The Wistar Institute June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
UV/Vis, Metabolic Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Fermentation, DNA electrophoresis, Biofuels, SciFinder, Microbiology, Biotechnology, HPLC, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Cell Culture, PCR, Chromatography, Purification, SDS-PAGE, Gas Chromatography, Enzyme Assays, Laboratory, Biochemical Engineering, Fermentation Technology
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management, Devry University 2008 — 2009
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Health Services Management
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Biology with Chemistry minor
Drury University 2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Gevo July 2007 - Present
Segetis January 2008 - August 2012
Green Harvest Technologies January 2008 - February 2012
Outlast Technologies 2005 - 2007
NatureWorks LLC 2001 - 2005
Cargill Dow/Natureworks 1997 - 2005
Cargill Dow LLC 1997 - 2003
Cargill 1989 - 2000
Cargill 1988 - 1989
Skills
Sustainable Energy, Fermentation, Plastics, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Due Diligence, Alternative Energy, Process Optimization, Mergers, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Analytical Chemistry, Cleantech, Project Management, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Polymers, New Business Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Leadership, R, Commercialization, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Awareness, Renewable Energy, Technology Transfer, Start-ups, Product Development, Process Engineering, Lifesciences, Biomass, Chemistry, Patents, Biofuels, R&D, Process Simulation, Energy, Biodegradable Polymers, Business Development, Coatings, Design of Experiments, GMP, HPLC, Materials Science
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1989
PhD, Chemistry
University of St. Thomas 1978 — 1983
BA, Chemistry, Biology
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
NY Biogas Study Group June 2015 - Present
Huttner Strategies, LLC July 2012 - Present
Advanced Biofuels Association May 2010 - July 2012
Gevo August 2009 - July 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization January 2000 - July 2012
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol May 2008 - August 2009
Genencor Division of Danisco A/S June 2005 - October 2008
US Dept of Energy 2001 - 2007
Genencor International February 1998 - June 2005
New York Biotechnology Assoc. 1991 - 1998
Skills
Biomass, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Public Relations, Biofuels, Government, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Communications, R&D, Business Strategy, Public Affairs, Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo
BA
Gevo May 2011 - Present
Arapahoe House December 2008 - January 2011
Replidyne, Inc. May 2003 - December 2008
FocVs Technologies, Inc January 2000 - May 2003
First Colorado Mortgage December 1998 - January 2000
3C Technologies Ltd August 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, Management, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, ITIL, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, System Administration, Leadership
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1992 — 1996
Bachelor, Accounting
Gevo December 2013 - Present
University of Colorado Denver January 2009 - Present
Piper Sprinkler Company, Inc. 2011 - December 2013
University of Colorado Denver June 2009 - January 2013
Denver Public Health - Department of Epidemiology and Surveillance April 2008 - December 2009
The Visible Human Project November 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Analytical Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles, Fluorescence..., Column Chromatography, Thermogravimetric..., Communication, Technical Writing, FTIR, Research, TGA, Laboratory, Physical Chemistry
Education
University of Colorado Denver 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Summa cum Laude
Ponderosa High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma
Zymergen, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Gevo August 2007 - March 2015
UC Davis Center October 2003 - June 2006
Education
University of California, Davis 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Sciences, Biological Sciences; Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior
Breckenridge Brewery February 2015 - Present
Gevo, Inc. October 2014 - January 2015
Gevo July 2014 - October 2014
FedEx Express July 2014 - August 2014
American Nursery Services May 2014 - July 2014
Colorado State University Surplus Property January 2012 - February 2014
On The Border June 2011 - January 2012
Haiston Oil Company/Zoom Mart June 2010 - March 2011
Carino's Italian January 2008 - August 2008
Walmart June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Time Management, Facebook, Social Networking, Teamwork, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Public Speaking, Outlook, Marketing, Team Leadership, Microsoft Publisher, Constant Contact, Twitter, Brewing
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2015 — 2017
Master of Science (MS), Unmanned Systems
Colorado State University 2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Engineering
Sundrop Fuels June 2015 - Present
Peak Petroleum Testing Services, Inc. May 2014 - June 2015
Metropolitan State University of Denver January 2014 - April 2014
Rentech July 2011 - April 2013
Rentech May 2009 - July 2011
Gevo February 2008 - April 2009
Penn State University March 2004 - January 2008
PDVSA-INTEVEP June 1997 - February 2006
Skills
HT-GC, GC-FID/GC-MS, HPLC/HPLC-MS, NMR spectroscopy, Coal, Biomass, Minitab, Biofuels, Energy, Renewable Energy, Petroleum, Isobutanol, Fuel, Gas Chromatography, Chemistry, Laboratory, Alternative Fuels, R&D, NMR, Catalysis, Characterization, Analytical Chemistry, Gas, Spectroscopy, Instrumentation, Science, Organic Chemistry, Chromatography, Polymers, Process Optimization, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, HPLC, Technology Transfer, Heterogeneous Catalysis
Education
Universidad Central de Venezuela
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Universidad Central de Venezuela
BSc, Chemistry
Biomass ad infinitum, LLC 2014 - Present
Gevo 2011 - 2014
Abengoa Bioenergy 2007 - 2011
NatureWorks 2002 - 2007
National Renewable Energy Laboratory 1991 - 2002
Skills
Process Simulation, R&D, Biofuels, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Biomass, Technology Transfer, Engineering, Process Optimization, Chemistry
Education
University of Florida 1984 — 1987
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering
University of Michigan 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
Gevo December 2013 - Present
Agri Energy LLC/Gevo February 2013 - November 2013
Gevo December 2012 - February 2013
Colorado State University November 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Matlab, Cell Culture, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, Chemistry, UV/Vis, Microsoft Word, Microbiology, Chromatography, Research, Aseptic Technique, Laboratory, Fermentation, NMR, Biotechnology, Biochemistry
Education
PDH Engineering
Certificate of Completion, Agitator Design Principles for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Applications
Colorado State University 2008 — 2012
Chemical Engineering & Biochemistry, Chemistry
HRHS
Town of Parker, Colorado February 2014 - Present
Gevo, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Town of Parker, Colorado 2013 - Present
Gevo August 2011 - Present
Gevo, Inc. July 2007 - August 2013
Gevo, Inc. March 2006 - July 2007
California Institute of Technology August 2004 - March 2006
University of Iowa December 2003 - August 2004
Marine Biological Laboratory June 2004 - July 2004
University of Iowa August 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Science, Biofuels, Fermentation, Laboratory, Protein Expression, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification, Chemistry, Metabolic Engineering, Genetics, R&D, Research, Product Development, HPLC, Fermentation Technology, PCR, Chromatography, Data Analysis, Renewable Energy, Technology Transfer, Western Blotting, Cell Culture, Life Sciences, Analysis, Lifesciences, Purification, Gas Chromatography, Cell, Genetic Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Microscopy, DNA, Characterization, UV/Vis, ELISA, Mass Spectrometry, qPCR, Problem Solving, People Management, Intellectual Property, Gel Electrophoresis, Teaching, Project Management
Education
California Institute of Technology 2004 — 2006
Postdoc
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2003 — 2003
University of Iowa 1997 — 2003
Ph.D.
University of Dayton 1993 — 1997
B.S.
Kent State University at Stark 1992 — 1993
Conifer Bio Consulting, LLC July 2015 - Present
Azenum, LLC. January 2015 - September 2015
Gevo October 2008 - January 2015
GeoSynFuels, LLC April 2007 - October 2008
National Renewable Energy Laboratory March 2004 - April 2007
University of Colorado Denver October 1995 - March 2004
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1990 - 1995
Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Fermentation, Genetics, Biofuels, Confocal Microscopy, Fluorescence, Biotechnology, PCR, Molecular Cloning, Intellectual Property, Renewable Energy, Management, Project Management, Metabolic Engineering, Molecular Genetics, Biomass Conversion, Yeast, Strain Development, Bioenergy, Genomics, Fermentation Technology, Lifesciences, Biomass, DNA, Performance Appraisal, Cellulosic Ethanol, External Project..., Biology, Experimental Design, RT-PCR, Scientific Writing, Gel Electrophoresis, Science, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Laboratory, Research, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, R
Education
Oberlin College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
University of Washington
Ph.D., Microbiology
University of Washington
Master of Science (M.S.), Microbiology and Immunology
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus April 2015 - Present
Gevo February 2013 - January 2015
Silver Peak Restaurant and Brewery July 2012 - September 2012
Colorado State University 2009 - 2011
Colorado State University August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
PCR, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Purification, Gel Electrophoresis, Microscopy, Molecular Cloning, Fluorescence Microscopy, Science, Cell Biology, Tissue Culture, qPCR, Protein Expression, SDS-PAGE, RT-PCR, Protein Chemistry
Education
Colorado State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Biochemistry
Colorado State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
Genomatica October 2014 - Present
Gevo May 2013 - October 2014
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology July 2008 - August 2012
Technical University of Denmark May 2008 - June 2008
PerkinElmer November 2007 - April 2008
Technical University of Denmark August 2006 - October 2007
Porro's Lab 2004 - 2005
Skills
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Cell Culture, PCR, Genomics, HPLC, Cell Biology, Genetics, Science, Microscopy, Molecular Cloning, Metabolic Engineering
Education
Chalmers University of Technology 2008 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical Engineering
Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MSc), Industrial Biotechnology
Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Industrial Biotechnology
Gevo August 2009 - Present
University of Iowa August 2005 - December 2009
Amgen May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Process Development, Fermentation, Cell Culture, Design of Experiments, Clone Screening, Protein Expression, Enzyme Assays, Scale-down Modeling, Bioreactor Design, Manufacturing Scale-up, Technology Transfer, Production Support, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioreactor, Characterization, HPLC, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Process Simulation, Protein Chemistry, Biotechnology
Education
University of Iowa 2005 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical Engineering
Colorado State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
MycoTechnology Inc. February 2014 - Present
Gevo October 2012 - August 2013
Amgen February 2012 - November 2012
The Ohio State University August 2009 - June 2011
Ohio State University August 2009 - June 2011
Colorado State University February 2008 - July 2009
Colorado State University May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Microbiology, Biotechnology, Enzyme Assays, Bioinformatics, Surface Plasmon..., Protein Purification, PCR, ELISA, Protein Expression, Cell Culture, SDS-PAGE, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, RT-PCR, Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, qPCR, DNA, Purification, RNA isolation, Laboratory
Education
The Ohio State University 2009 — 2011
M. S., Microbiology
Colorado State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Sudhin Biopharma Co. September 2015 - Present
Ciris Energy, Inc July 2014 - September 2015
OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. August 2013 - May 2014
Gevo March 2012 - August 2013
Amgen, Inc January 2012 - February 2012
Amgen, Inc August 2011 - December 2011
National Renewable Energy Laboratory June 2010 - July 2010
City of Fort Smith Environmental Services July 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Cell Culture, Microsoft Office, Aseptic Technique, Clean Rooms, Process Development, Laboratory, GMP, Biochemistry, Process Simulation, Sop, Bioreactor, Biofuels, Cell Biology, Fermentation, Microbiology, LIMS, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, R, Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Chemistry
Education
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 2006 — 2010
B.S, Biology
GRE Consulting February 2014 - Present
American Process Inc 2012 - February 2014
Gevo 2007 - 2012
Nature Works, Inc. 2000 - 2007
National Renewable Energy Laboratory 1993 - 1999
MBI International 1987 - 1993
Skills
Polymers, Technology Transfer, Process Simulation, Renewable Energy, Commercialization, Biofuels, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, R&D, Process Optimization, HPLC, Biomass, Materials Science, Protein Chemistry, Energy, Microbiology, Chemistry, Product Development, Biotechnology, Science, Plastics, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Cross-functional Team..., Analytical Chemistry, Cleantech, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, Alternative Energy, Refining, Purification, Sustainable Energy, Manufacturing, Coatings, GMP, Design of Experiments, Life Sciences
Education
Michigan State University
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Gevo January 2014 - Present
Starbucks July 2012 - May 2014
Aerotek July 2013 - January 2014
Zoe's Cafe November 2011 - May 2012
Academic Support and Advising August 2009 - May 2011
University of Northern Colorado August 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Leadership, Research, Microsoft Office, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Biology, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Teamwork, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Statistics, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Serial Dilutions, Mammalian Cell Culture, Primary Cell Isolation, DNA quantification, Protein Assays, Agarose Gel..., Flow Cytometry, RT-PCR, HPLC, Cell Counting, NMR spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Transfection, Peer Mentoring, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, UV/Vis, Bacterial Transformation, Experimental Design
Education
University of Northern Colorado 2007 — 2011
B.S. of Biology, Emphasis of Biomedical Sciences with minor in Chemistry, 3.54 GPA
Aims Community College 2011 — 2011
Certification, Nurse Assistant
Colorado State University 2006 — 2007
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Syros Pharmaceuticals April 2014 - Present
Gevo October 2012 - August 2013
University of Colorado at Boulder August 2010 - October 2012
Millennium Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2010
Skills
Biochemistry, Protein Purification, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, Molecular Biology, PCR, Protein Chemistry, HPLC, Microscopy, UV/Vis, Cell Biology, Chromatography, Gel Electrophoresis, Assay Development, Protein Expression, Molecular Cloning, Enzyme Assays, Enzyme Kinetics, SDS-PAGE, In Vivo
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Biochemistry
Lafayette College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry
Intrexon Corporation May 2015 - Present
Gevo August 2013 - August 2014
Gevo January 2012 - August 2013
Qteros, Inc. April 2009 - November 2011
Harvard University August 2005 - January 2009
University of Goettingen January 2005 - July 2005
Skills
Protein Expression, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, PCR, Metabolic Engineering, Biotechnology, DNA, Western Blotting, Protein Purification, SDS-PAGE, Genetics, Mutagenesis, Microscopy, RNA isolation, Fluorescence, Biofuels, Fermentation Process..., Quantitative Physiology, Fermentation Technology, Data Analysis, Screening, Microarrays, Sequencing, Gel Electrophoresis, Electrophoresis, Genetic Engineering, Strain Development, Southern Blotting, Northern Blotting, Anaerobic Techniques, Team Leadership, Biochemicals, Yeast, Biochemistry, Microarray, Fermentation
Education
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg 2002 — 2004
Ph.D., Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg 1996 — 2001
Diploma, Biology
National Renewable Energy Laboratory March 2015 - Present
National Renewable Energy Laboratory August 2013 - Present
Gevo July 2010 - August 2013
SiC Systems March 2010 - July 2010
Fujifilm Microelectronics April 2008 - July 2010
Acumentrics Corp June 2001 - December 2007
Arch Chemicals 1993 - 2001
Skills
Process Development, Product Scale Up, Quality control, Research and Development, Design of Experiments, Project Management, Manufacturing, Energy, Product Development, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Engineering, Process Improvement, Quality Control, R&D, Data Analysis, SPC, Testing, Characterization, Catalysis, Laboratory, Renewable Energy, Materials, Chemistry, Gas Chromatography
Education
Community College of Rhode Island
University of Phoenix
Information Technology (networking and database), Information Technology
Ultra-Poly Corporation June 2015 - Present
Fleet Energy America June 2014 - December 2014
Gevo January 2014 - April 2014
INCOSOL S.A. June 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spanish, Research, Social Media, Data Analysis, Market Research, Sales, Renewable Energy, Energy Industry
Education
Penn State University 2011 — 2015
Energy Business and Finance
US Fish and Wildlife service June 2015 - 2015
ZS Pharma November 2014 - December 2014
LabCorp October 2014 - November 2014
Amgen November 2011 - April 2014
Amgen August 2011 - November 2011
Centura Health September 2007 - September 2011
Gevo January 2011 - May 2011
Quest Diagnostics February 2008 - January 2011
Lancaster Laboratories May 2006 - August 2007
LabCorp July 1999 - May 2006
Skills
Species Identification, Antimicrobial Resistance, Fermentation Technology, GMP, CLIA, Clinical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical..., Validation, Environmental Monitoring, Assay Development, Aseptic Processing
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1998 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology, General and Chemistry
Front Range Community College 1991 — 1993
General Electives, Biology, General
Microbeam Technologies Inc. October 2014 - Present
Novartis Animal Health July 2013 - August 2014
Novartis Animal Health November 2012 - July 2013
Gevo June 2012 - October 2012
Life-Science Innovations January 2008 - August 2009
Gorans Brothers August 2004 - August 2009
Skills
Biofuels, Renewable Energy, UV/Vis, Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Biotechnology, Microbiology, R&D, Gas Chromatography, Fermentation Technology, Critical Thinking, ELISA, Vaccines
Education
Augustana University (SD) 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Ridgewater College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Gevo September 2011 - February 2014
Thermo Fisher Scientific September 2008 - July 2011
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Dharmacon Inc.) October 2002 - June 2007
Amgen August 1992 - August 2002
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center November 1988 - August 1992
Skills
PCR, DNA, Purification, Cell Culture, Protein Purification, Westerns, Nucleic Acid Extraction, ELISA, Protein Expression, Cell, qPCR, Transfection, Assay Development, RNAi, Western Blotting, Molecular Biology, R&D, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, SDS-PAGE, Microbiology, Mammalian Cell Culture, Microarray, siRNA, Fermentation, Cell Biology, Site-directed..., Fluorescence Microscopy, Experimental Design, Laboratory, Bioinformatics, High Throughput..., Sequencing, RT-PCR, RNA isolation, Fluorescence, Tissue Culture, Biotechnology, DNA sequencing, Drug Discovery, UV/Vis, Molecular Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis, Genomics, Protein Chemistry, Enzyme Assays, Genetics
Education
Colorado State University 1983 — 1988
BS, Biology and Anatomy
Solazyme, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Gevo July 2013 - December 2013
Codexis October 2011 - June 2013
Universidade Positivo January 2010 - July 2011
Bio4 - Soluções Biotecnológicas Ltda. July 2008 - April 2011
Universidade da Coruna June 2007 - May 2008
Allbrands Industria de Alimentos Ltda. July 2003 - November 2004
Skills
Fermentation, Biofuels, Ethanol, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioprocess, E. coli, Yeast, Pilot Plant, Technology Transfer, R, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Fermentation Process..., Cell, R&D
Education
Universidade de São Paulo 2005 — 2009
Doctorate, Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology
Universidade Federal do Paraná 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology
JustasBio October 2014 - Present
At Home September 2013 - October 2014
Gevo November 2009 - September 2013
Draths Corporation April 2008 - October 2009
SICOR Biotech, Vilnius, Lithuania June 2000 - July 2000
Skills
Fermentation, HPLC, Biofuels, Biotechnology, Metabolic Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, High Throughput..., Robotics, Data Management, Data Analysis, Processes Development, Scale-up, Chemical Engineering, UV/Vis, Protein Chemistry, PCR, Protein Expression, Bioinformatics, Laboratory, Protein Purification, Biochemistry
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2008
Ph.D., Chemistry (biotechnology)
Michigan State University 2002 — 2005
MSc, Chemistry
Kaunas University of Technology 1997 — 2001
BS, Chemical Engineering
Gevo November 2010 - November 2012
CaridianBCT October 1994 - August 2009
Ernst & Young March 1990 - October 1994
Skills
Financial Reporting, Strategy, Acquisition Integration, Due Diligence, Auditing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Mergers, Commercialization, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Medical Devices
Education
University of Colorado Denver 1988 — 1990
MS, Accountancy
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 — 1982
MS, Physics, Geophysics
St. Joseph's Grade School
Pfizer August 2015 - Present
Gevo October 2012 - November 2014
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center July 2010 - September 2012
Pfizer June 2009 - July 2010
Dr. Zachary Burton Lab September 2007 - May 2009
Pfizer Animal Health May 2008 - August 2008
World Minerals Inc May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Protein Purification, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA extraction, DNA analysis, RNA isolation, Fermentation Technology, Animal Handling, Primer Design, SOE, Plasmid Isolation, Vector Cloning, Expression Cloning, Gel Extraction, Western Blotting, E. coli, Yeast, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, Production Support, Analytical Chemistry, Clone Manager, Microsoft Office, Chromeleon, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Cloning, Protein Expression, Molecular Biology
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Immunology
Aquionix, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Gevo February 2013 - January 2015
Aerotek September 2012 - February 2013
Cherry Hills Country Club May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Fermentation, Laboratory, Cell Culture, Titration, Data Analysis, Aseptic Technique, PCR, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Purification, Autoclave, Experimental Design, Microsoft Office, Microscopy, Microsoft Excel, Biochemistry, Hemocytometer, Streak Plating, Biomass, Microsoft Word, Science, Customer Service, Sales, SOP authoring, HPLC, DasGIP
Education
Fort Lewis College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Lakewood High School 2003 — 2007
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Terumo BCT October 2014 - Present
Gevo August 2013 - October 2014
Luca Technologies April 2012 - April 2013
University of Oklahoma January 2012 - April 2012
University of Oklahoma August 2007 - December 2011
University of Oklahoma August 2007 - December 2011
Fuller Brush Company, Inc. (The) May 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Microbiology, Sterilization, Ethylene Oxide, Endotoxin, Medical Devices, ISO, cGLP, cGMP, Environmental..., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, PCR, Research, Biotechnology, Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Bioremediation, Flow Cytometry, Microbial Ecology, Microscopy, R&D, Bioinformatics, Cell Culture, Fermentation, Yeast, Data Analysis, Anaerobic Microbiolgoy, Microbal Physiology, Microbiologically..., Microbially Enhanced..., Coal Bed Methane
Education
University of Colorado Denver 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Leadership
University of Oklahoma 2007 — 2012
Master of Science, Microbiology
Emporia State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. April 2015 - Present
JDEM Properties, LLC February 2015 - March 2015
BeverageGrades April 2014 - January 2015
Saputo Inc. October 2013 - April 2014
The Brand Landscape and Design August 2013 - October 2013
Welby Gardes's June 2013 - August 2013
Mile High Services February 2013 - June 2013
Gevo June 2012 - January 2013
Fox's Garden Supply March 2012 - June 2012
Walt Disney World June 2011 - January 2012
Skills
HPLC, DAD, FLD, Chemistry, R&D, Product Development, Gas Chromatography, GC-MS, Biology, Mass Spectrometry, UV/Vis, GMP, Biochemistry, Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, HPLC-MS-MS, Spectroscopy, IC, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Plant Identification, Sustainable Agriculture, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Plant Tissue Culture, Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Energy, CEM Fast Trac II, Food Industry, Food Science, Dairy
Education
Colorado State University-Pueblo 2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Colorado State University-Pueblo 2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Botany/Plant Biology
Infocon Services Inc March 2005 - Present
Infocon Services, Inc. March 2005 - Present
Greenway Dental Excellence 2014 - 2015
TransGlobal 2013 - 2015
UCLA Health System October 2012 - April 2013
Creed 2007 - 2013
Garner Consulting 2005 - 2013
Americh 2004 - 2012
Gevo 2007 - 2008
Skills
Spiceworks, Network Administration, Cabling, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Business Development, IP CCTV, Analysis, Budgets, Project Management, Technical Writing, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Disaster Recovery, New Business Development, EHR, Meaningful Use, HIPAA, Manage Service Provider, Remote Suppo, Renewable Energy, Program Management, Business Planning, Product Development, Remote Access, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Biotechnology, Management, Operations Management, Healthcare, Networking, Windows Server, Contract Negotiation, Technical Support, Entrepreneurship, VPN, Data Analysis, Mergers, Business Analysis, Coaching, Software Installation, Information Technology, Training, Epic Systems, Ambulatory, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Consulting, Cerner
Education
East Los Angeles College 2012 — 2012
ONC Training, Health IT Training
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2004 — 2007
B.S., Applied Studies
Gevo January 2014 - Present
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. October 2006 - Present
Education
University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado
CMC Biologics March 2015 - Present
Inventprise November 2014 - March 2015
Gevo August 2013 - August 2014
Bend Research January 2013 - May 2013
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Fermentation Process..., Genetic Engineering, Process Simulation, Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, Metabolic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Pilot Plant, Design of Experiments, Biofuels, Biochemistry, PCR, Fermentation, Renewable Energy, Research, Yeast, R&D, Aseptic Technique, Cell Culture, cGLP, Laboratory, cGMP, Manufacturing..., Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, SDS-PAGE, DNA electrophoresis, Enzyme Assays, Enzyme Kinetics, Chemistry, Life Sciences
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Chemical and Biological Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2008 — 2011
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
MillerCoors June 2014 - Present
Environmental Resource Associates November 2013 - December 2013
Gevo May 2013 - August 2013
Metropolitan State University of Denver January 2009 - July 2012
Anschutz Medical Campus Pulmonary Department 2011 - 2012
Skills
Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology, Bacterial Identification, Microbial Ecology, Environmental..., Genetics, Molecular & Cellular..., Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Reagents, Bacterial Culture, Cell Culture, Apoptosis, Cell Viability Assays, Oxidative Stress, Enzyme Assays, Microscopy, Microinjection, Bacterial Transformation, Plasmid Isolation, PCR, DNA replication, Restriction Enzymes, Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Spectrophotometry, Laboratory Equipment, Autoclave, Centrifugation, Sample Preparation, Standardization, Inventory, Standards Compliance, Nanodrop, REDCap, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, LoggerPro
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. January 2015 - Present
Journal of Biomass to Biofuel (JBB) September 2013 - Present
Cobalt Technologies July 2013 - August 2014
Washington State University February 2013 - July 2013
South Dakota State University January 2010 - December 2012
Gevo September 2012 - November 2012
South Dakota State University September 2011 - December 2011
SEKAB August 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Biotechnology, Microbiology, HPLC, Fermentation, Analytical Chemistry, Biofuels, Design of Experiments, Bioenergy, FTIR, Science, Enzyme Assays, Molecular Biology, Gas Chromatography, Biomass Conversion, Differential Scanning..., Laboratory, Biochemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Enzyme Kinetics, Research, Surface Chemistry, Chemistry, Professional Writing, Entrepreneurship, University Teaching, Literature Reviews, Fermentation Process..., Separations, Biopolymers, Process Optimization, GxP, UV/Vis
Education
South Dakota State University 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biological Sciences/Biosystems Engineering, GPA: 4.0/4.0
University of Borås, 2006 — 2009
Master of Science (M.S.), Chemical Engineering/Applied Biotechnology
Gevo July 2013 - January 2015
Gevo October 2010 - July 2013
Colorado State University February 2006 - October 2010
Colorado State University May 2003 - September 2010
Skills
Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, PCR, Protein Purification, Assay Development, HPLC, Purification, Fluorescence, In Vitro, Enzyme Assays, DNA sequencing, Laboratory, Sequencing, Biophysics, Data Analysis, Enzyme Kinetics, Enzyme Activity, Cross-functional Team..., Team-oriented, Molecular Cloning, Cell Culture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Gel Electrophoresis, Protein Expression, recombinant DNA...
Education
Colorado State University 1998 — 2003
PhD, Biochemistry and biophysics
University of Colorado at Boulder 1900 — 1900
BA Biology, Biochemical Adaption to environment
Dendreon June 2013 - Present
Dendreon November 2010 - June 2013
University of California, Irvine September 2009 - June 2010
University of California, Irvine September 2007 - September 2009
Gevo May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
PCR, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Gel Electrophoresis, ELISA, Fluorescence Microscopy, Biomedical Engineering, Western Blotting, Aseptic Technique, Lifesciences, Flow Cytometry, GMP, Biochemistry, HPLC, Microbiology, qPCR, Analytical Chemistry, GLP, Protein Purification, Quality Control, Assay Development, cGMP practices, Bioassay, Laboratory, Life Sciences
Education
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering and Material Sciences Engineering
Pasadena City College 2004 — 2007
Associate Degree, General Biology
Gevo June 2014 - Present
Molson Coors May 2011 - June 2014
Intermap Technologies April 2010 - June 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 2003 - April 2010
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, SEC reporting, IFRS, US GAAP, Audit, Technical Accounting, Consolidation, SOX, Forecasting, Cash Flow, Auditing, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Audits, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Financial Statements, Finance, GAAP, Assurance, Financial Analysis, Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, CPA, SEC Filings
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 2013 — 2015
MBA - Master of Business Administration
St. Norbert College 1999 — 2003
BBA, Business Administration - Accounting
Boylan Catholic High School 1993 — 1997
Sanford Health March 2015 - Present
Array BioPharma Inc. June 2014 - March 2015
OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. January 2013 - May 2014
Gevo July 2011 - January 2013
Array BioPharma December 2005 - January 2011
Array BioPharma August 2004 - November 2005
University of Colorado August 1999 - May 2004
Skills
Molecular Biology, Protein Purification, Protein Expression, X-ray crystallography, Cell Culture, Database Management, Baculovirus Protein..., Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis, Yeast Strain Engineering, PCR, E. coli, Chromatography, Electroporation, SDS-PAGE, Gel Extraction, Bioreactor, Fermentation, Laboratory Automation, Enzyme Assays, Strain Development, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Biotechnology, Purification, Laboratory, Molecular Cloning
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1999 — 2004
Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology
University of Colorado at Boulder 1999 — 2004
B.A, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
Red River Energy May 2015 - Present
Gevo 2003 - 2015
Gevo 1998 - 2015
Agri Trading 1992 - 1998
Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Training, New Business Development, Operations Management, Revenue & Profit Growth, Budget Management, Sales Operations, Production Operations, Safety Management..., Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, P&L Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ag Business Administration
Epicentre, an Illumina company May 2013 - Present
Gevo July 2012 - May 2013
Intrexon Corporation May 2011 - April 2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill September 2008 - May 2011
Mayo Clinic 2004 - 2008
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Mycology, Molecular Cloning, Molecular Genetics, Biofuels, recombinant DNA..., Synthetic Biology
Education
Mayo Graduate School 2004 — 2008
The Prairie School
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Gevo August 2012 - January 2015
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center August 2011 - November 2012
Technical University of Munich (TUM) October 2004 - July 2011
iBeta Quality Assurance 2006 - 2008
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center / Center for Computational Pharmacology September 2001 - August 2004
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) May 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Molecular Biology, Flow Cytometry, Assay Development, PCR, Immunology, Molecular Cloning, Protein Chemistry, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Programming, Scientific Writing, Biology, Signal Transduction, RNA isolation, MySQL, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, HTML, Lisp, T cells, Vaccines, Inflammation, Autoimmunity, Confocal Microscopy, Immunoassays, Immunohistochemistry, Data Mining, Immunofluorescence, Whole Genome Sequence..., R / Bioconductor, Computational Biology, Cell Biology, Cell, Laboratory
Education
Technische Universität München 2004 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Immunology, magna cum laude
Denver Technical College 2000 — 2001
Certificate in Information Systems Programming, Computer Programming
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg 1997 — 2000
M.Sci., Biology
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg 1994 — 1997
B.S., Biology
Venaxis, Inc. December 2011 - April 2015
AspenBio Pharma,Inc July 2010 - December 2011
Gevo May 2010 - July 2010
Aerotek Scientific February 2010 - May 2010
University of Colorado at Boulder 2005 - May 2010
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center 2003 - 2005
Microcide Pharmaceuticals/ Essential Therapeutics 1997 - 2003
University of Illinois at Chicago 1994 - 1997
Skills
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Drug Discovery, Microbiology, Genetics, Assay Development, Protein Purification, ELISA, PCR, Immunology, DNA, GMP, GLP, Cell, R&D, Western Blotting, Cell Culture, In Vivo, Protein Chemistry, In Vitro
Education
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 2004 — 2005
Graduate minicourses
University of California, Santa Cruz Extension 2003 — 2003
Graduate course
University of Illinois at Chicago 1996 — 1997
Graduate coursework
University of Tulsa 1990 — 1994
BS
GoldenBio LLC November 2013 - Present
Gevo March 2013 - November 2013
OPX Biotechnologies February 2009 - March 2013
Verenium November 2006 - February 2009
Cargill October 1996 - November 2006
National Renewable Energy Laboratory June 1987 - October 1996
Skills
Fermentation, Biofuels, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Purification, Technology Transfer, Six Sigma, IR, Distillation, Protein Chemistry, R&D, Validation, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Commercialization, Analytical Chemistry, GMP, HPLC, Chromatography, Protein Purification, Molecular Biology, Gas Chromatography, Cell Culture, Metabolic Engineering, Lifesciences, Biopharmaceuticals, SDS-PAGE, PCR, Organic Chemistry, Protein Expression, UV/Vis, Laboratory, GLP, High Throughput..., Assay Development, Downstream Processing, Biochemical Engineering, Drug Discovery, Gel Electrophoresis, LC-MS, Genomics, DNA, Proteomics, Molecular Cloning, ELISA, Fermentation Technology, Pilot Plant
Education
University of Denver 1991 — 1996
PhD, Biology
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1980 — 1987
BS,MS, Microbiology, Botany
Gevo August 2012 - Present
Amgen June 2012 - October 2012
Genentech October 2005 - July 2010
AutoSafe Reflex August 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Computational Fluid..., Mammalian Cell Culture, SAP ERP, Protein Aggregation, Cancer Cell Biology, Lean Manufacturing, Aseptic Technique, Statistical Data..., Fermentation Process...
Education
University of Denver 2010 — 2012
Masters of Science, Bioengineering, Graduate
Bachelor of Arts, University of Colorado at Boulder 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Undergraduate
CVS Health September 2015 - Present
Venaxis June 2011 - September 2015
Gevo March 2008 - June 2011
Amgen 2005 - 2008
California Institute of Technology 2005 - 2005
Skills
Biotechnology, Microbiology, GLP, GMP, FDA, Technology Transfer, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Medical Devices, GDP, Six Sigma, GCP, LIMS, JMP Software, QA, ISO 13485, Document Control, Auditing, Quality System, CAPA, Metrology, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Validation, SOP
Education
University of Iowa 2002 — 2004
MS, Microbiology
Missouri State University 1999 — 2002
BS, Biology
REG Life Sciences, LLC December 2014 - Present
Cobalt Technologies May 2013 - August 2014
Gevo February 2013 - May 2013
Colorado State University August 2010 - May 2013
Verenium March 2006 - August 2009
Celunol (Formerly BC International) March 2006 - August 2009
University of Florida January 2005 - March 2006
University of Florida January 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Molecular Biology, Research, Experimentation, Characterization, Genetics, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Life Sciences, Testing, Science, Chemistry, Excel, PCR, Biochemistry, Molecular Cloning, Microbiology, Microscopy, Assay Development, RT-PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, qPCR, DNA, Fermentation, Lifesciences
Education
Colorado State University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Biology/Plant Molecular Biology
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Botany/ Plant Molecular Biology
Synergy Resources Corp October 2014 - Present
DJ Resources, LLC. August 2013 - September 2014
Gevo June 2011 - May 2013
Mazama Capital Management January 2005 - June 2011
AIM Capital Management / Invesco July 1996 - December 2004
Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado - PERA 1992 - 1996
Skills
Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Equities, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Mergers, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Derivatives, Options, Business Planning, Forecasting, Economics, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Trading, Investor Relations, Executive Management, New Business Development, Mutual Funds, Asset Managment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Strategic Partnerships, International Joint..., Strategy, Equity Research, Corporate Development, Equity Trading, Venture Capital, Investment Management, Leadership, Corporate Finance, Asset Allocation, Fixed Income, Private Equity, IPO, Equity Valuation, Oil & Gas Industry, Oilfield, At Multitasking, Management
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1983 — 1984
MBA, Energy
Colorado State University 1979 — 1983
BS, Business
Gevo February 2012 - August 2014
Novus September 2009 - February 2012
Midlle Tennessee State University September 2007 - May 2009
University of Iowa May 2005 - August 2007
University of Iowa February 2004 - May 2005
Skills
PCR, Cell, Molecular Biology, ELISA, Laboratory, RT-PCR
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2007 — 2009
MS, Biotechnology
University of Iowa 1998 — 2002
BS, Biology
Gevo October 2011 - Present
CERADYNE-BORON PRODUCTS January 2011 - October 2011
POET June 2009 - January 2011
Tate & Lyle 1996 - 2007
Skills
Process Engineering, Biofuels, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, Factory, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management
Education
Iowa State University 1994 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Oragenics, Inc November 2014 - Present
Gevo June 2014 - October 2014
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center - UNC September 2011 - June 2014
University of Florida August 2006 - September 2011
Skills
Protein Expression, Characterization, RNA isolation, SDS-PAGE, Bioinformatics, DNA, Molecular Cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, RT, Sequencing, Sequence Analysis, Sequence Alignment, RNA structure, Experimental Design, Southern Blot, Protein Purification, Bacterial Transformation, Bacterial Cell Culture, Bacterial Genetics, Microbiology, Assay Development, Laboratory, Purification, RNA Isolation, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chromatography, In Vitro
Education
University of Florida 2006 — 2012
PhD, Microbiology and Cell Science, 3.52/4.00
University of Florida 2002 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Cell Science, 3.91/4.00
Ecological University, Bucharest 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting and Finance/Management
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences July 2014 - Present
SomaLogic November 2012 - July 2014
Gevo October 2012 - November 2012
Luca Technologies July 2010 - June 2012
CT BioBus August 2009 - May 2010
Pfizer 2009 - 2009
Skills
Spotfire, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, GMP, Validation, HPLC, Biotechnology, Microscopy, Sop, Microbiology, Technology Transfer, GLP, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, PCR
Education
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences 2014 — 2018
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
University of New Haven 2006 — 2010
BS, Biochemistry, Forensic Science
Gevo Accounting SpecialistGevoFebruary 2015 - June 2015
Driscoll Lawn Care February 2006 - December 2014
Freightquote.com November 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Pricing, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Credit, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Access, Insurance, Time Management, Management, Customer Service, Sales, Project Planning, Team Building
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2009 — 2011
MBA, Entrepreneurship, International Business
Pittsburg State University 1999 — 2003
BBA, Finance, Economics
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor, Business Administration; Finance
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Master, Business Administration
Hospira September 2013 - Present
Gevo November 2010 - 2012
AstraZeneca March 2002 - November 2010
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Chromatography, UV-Vis, Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, NMR, Method Development, LIMS, Bioanalysis, GMP, Validation, Stability Programs, Deviation Management, Laboratory..., CAPA
Education
University of Kentucky 1997 — 2006
PhD, Pharmaceutical Science
Trinity College-Hartford 1993 — 1997
BS, Chemistry
Novozymes June 2015 - Present
Gevo June 2014 - May 2015
OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. March 2014 - May 2014
National Renewable Energy Laboratory December 2013 - March 2014
Purdue University August 2011 - October 2013
Medical University of South Carolina March 2011 - August 2011
Savannah River National Lab June 2010 - September 2010
Clemson University May 2009 - May 2010
Clemson University May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Bacterial Cell Culture, 1H NMR, IR spectroscopy, HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Microsoft Excel, SuperPro Designer, STELLA, AutoCAD, Microbiology, Chemistry, Microscopy, FEMLAB, Statistics, Protein Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory, Cell Culture, NMR, Fermentation, Science, Experimentation, Designers, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology, R&D, Research
Education
Purdue University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Clemson University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biosystems Engineering
Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Gevo January 2012 - March 2014
NREL April 2010 - January 2012
NREL April 2009 - April 2010
Abengoa New Technologies August 2007 - April 2009
Skills
Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Energy, Engineering
Education
Regis University 2002 — 2005
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Information Technology
University of Colorado Boulder 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering, 3.88 GPA
Gevo February 2012 - Present
MarkWest Hydrocarbon January 2010 - January 2012
MarkWest Hydrocarbon April 2007 - January 2010
Exempla Healthcare 2005 - 2007
Centura Health 2000 - 2005
CoorsTek 1999 - 2000
Vinfen Corporation 1997 - 1999
KN Energy 1995 - 1997
Western Gas Resouces 1993 - 1995
Pace Warehouse Club 1991 - 1993
Skills
Oracle 11i and Oracle..., Microsoft 2003 and 2007, Excalibur, Epicor, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Revenue Recognition
Education
Tabor College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Minnesota Soybean Processors September 2014 - Present
Gevo November 2013 - Present
Gevo April 2012 - Present
Skills
Emerson DeltaV, SOP development, Industrial Safety, Process Safety, Process Control, Process Optimization, Outlook Express, Microsoft Word, Supervisory Skills, Organizational..., Oral & Written..., Biofuels, Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, Energy, R, Process Engineering, Troubleshooting
Education
Central Missouri State University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture Economics
South Dakota State University 1999 — 2000
Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Economics
Gevo March 2015 - Present
Gevo June 2013 - March 2015
Gevo May 2008 - May 2013
Skills
Biofuels, Commercialization, Technology Transfer, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Molecular Biology, Business Development
Education
Keck Graduate Institute 2006 — 2008
Master of Bioscience (MBS), Bioscience Business
Drake University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Buenos Aires Pizzeria April 2015 - Present
Gevo September 2014 - November 2014
Old Chicago Restaurants July 2012 - August 2014
Boston Harley-Davidson May 2009 - August 2009
North Shore Music Theatre September 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Research, Real Time PCR, Scientific Writing, Spectroscopy, PCR primer design, Pipetting Techniques, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Editing, Time Management
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, 3.0
臺北市立麗山高級 Taipei Municipal Lishan High School 2008 — 2009
Chinese
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School 2005 — 2008
High School Diploma, High Honors
Gevo January 2008 - Present
National Renewable Energy Laboratory 1992 - December 2007
Syntex Technical Center 1991 - 1992
Skills
Fermentation Process..., Microbiology, Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, Biopharmaceuticals, Project Management, Team Management, Statistical Data..., Laboratory Skills, Ethanol, Biomass, Fermentation, Biofuels, R&D, Life Sciences
Education
Colorado State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology with emphasis in microbiology
Community College of Denver 1981 — 1982