NatureWorks LLC

Industry: Chemical manufacturing company

Description

NatureWorks LLC is an international company that manufactures bioplastics—polymers derived entirely from plant resources—as an alternative to conventional plastic, which is made from petroleum. Headquarters: Minnetonka, MN Founded: 1997 Parent organizations: Cargill, PTT Global Chemical Subsidiaries: Natureworks B.V., Amberworks

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NatureWorks LLC Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jason Pass Jason Pass Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Jason Pass's NatureWorks LLC Experience July 2008 - Present
Job Manager FP&A at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   July 2008 - Present
EY  2005 - 2008

Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Budgets, R&D, Finance, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Financial Accounting

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2009 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2000 — 2005
BS, MAcc, Accounting

Viktor Shabunya Viktor Shabunya Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Viktor Shabunya's NatureWorks LLC Experience May 2008 - Present
Job Systems Analyst at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   May 2008 - Present

Skills
SharePoint, Product Development, Process Optimization, Leadership, Project Management, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Strategic Planning, Active Directory, Nunchucks, Employee Relations, R&D, Project Planning, Web Development, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, SharePoint Designer, Commercialization, Plastics, Root Cause Analysis, Mentoring, Project Implementation, Backup Solutions, Disaster Recovery, Computer Repair, Web Design, Network Security, Dreamweaver, SCCM, Microsoft Office, Customer Service

Education
Metropolitan State University
Computer Science

Jim Tischer Jim Tischer Omaha, Nebraska Details
Jim Tischer's NatureWorks LLC Experience September 2001 — January 2007
Job Regional Food Safety and Quality Manager at Cargill
Industry Food Production
Experience
Cargill, Inc  April 2011 — Present
Cargill  February 2007 — April 2011
NatureWorks LLC   September 2001 — January 2007
Cargill  May 2000 — October 2001
Cargill  August 1994 — June 2000
Cargill  March 1992 — August 1994
Cargill  February 1990 — March 1992
Cargill  December 1988 — February 1990

Skills
GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, ISO 22000, Food Industry, Food Science, R&D, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Ingredients, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Quality System, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Continuous Improvement, ISO

Education
University of Dayton   1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry

Creighton University   ... — 2001
Business Administration and Management, General

Patrick Gruber Patrick Gruber Greater Denver Area Details
Patrick Gruber's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2001 - 2005
Job CEO at GEVO Incorporated
Industry Chemicals
Experience
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

Dennis K. Bravo Dennis K. Bravo Blair, Nebraska Details
Dennis K. Bravo's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2011 - March 2013
Job Looking for a New Position
Industry Construction
Experience
Clyde Bergmann Power Group   June 2015 - Present
Target CW / Gray Construction   December 2014 - March 2015
ProEnergy / PacifiCorp   August 2014 - October 2014
ProEnergy / PacifiCorp   August 2014 - October 2014
TransGlobal Enginergy / CF Industries   November 2013 - April 2014
Burns & McDonnell  August 2013 - October 2013
Power & Chemical Industries   June 2011 - March 2013
NatureWorks LLC   June 2011 - March 2013
Consultant to Xcel Energy   February 2011 - June 2011
TransGlobal Energy / Alstom Power   November 2009 - August 2010

Skills
QC Manager, Power Plants, Steam, Boilers, Plant, Piping, Nuclear, Power Generation, Supervisory Skills, Energy, Construction Management, Construction, EPC, Problem Solving, Procurement, Coal, Project Planning, Budgeting, Excel, Contractors, Negotiation, Documentation, Contract Negotiation, Factory, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, MS Project, Gas, Engineering, Manufacturing, Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, HRSG Erection, Chemical, MIG welding, Arc Welding, Construction Safety, Gas Turbines, Materials, Change Orders, Boiler Burners, Strategic Planning, Construction Planning, Lean Construction, Heavy Rigging Planning, Customer Support, Owner Representation, Consulting, Civil Construction, Steam Turbines

Education
Mt. Hood Community College   1990 — 1990
AutoCAD - 12

Benson Polytechnic   1964 — 1967
Graduated, Metal Fab, Welding, Eng.

Rob Arechederra Ph.D. Rob Arechederra Ph.D. Greater St. Louis Area Details
Rob Arechederra Ph.D.'s NatureWorks LLC Experience 2001 - 2001
Job Senior Scientist at PolyAd Services LLC
Industry Chemicals
Experience
PolyAd Services LLC (Formerly BASF Plastic Additives)   June 2011 - Present
Saint Louis University  October 2010 - June 2011
Saint Louis University  2005 - 2011
NatureWorks LLC   2001 - 2001

Skills
Chemistry, Polymers, Nanomaterials, Materials Science, Catalysis, Fuel Cells, Electrochemistry, Biofuels, R&D, UV/Vis, Gas Chromatography, Spectroscopy, NMR, Polymer Characterization, Organometallic Chemistry, GC-MS, Biotechnology, Laboratory, Mass Spectrometry, Organic Synthesis, Analytical Chemistry, Fluorescence..., LC-MS, Enzyme Kinetics, Batteries, Cyclic Voltammetry, NMR spectroscopy, HPLC, Surface Chemistry, FTIR, Wet Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chromatography, Cell, Materials & Polymer..., Flame Retardants, Leadership, Science, Formulation, Research, Characterization, Composites, Biochemistry

Education
Saint Louis University   2009 — 2010
Postdoc, Biochemistry and Electrochemistry

Saint Louis University   2007 — 2009
PhD, Fuel Cells and Batteries

Saint Louis University   2005 — 2007
Master's degree (Research), Chemistry

Missouri Baptist University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry

Kristy Moesler Kristy Moesler Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Kristy Moesler's NatureWorks LLC Experience July 1999 - August 2004
Job Recruiter at BCG Contracting Services, LLC
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
BCG Contracting Services, LLC   April 2014 - Present
Cargill  July 2010 - July 2011
Cargill  March 2008 - December 2008
NatureWorks LLC   July 1999 - August 2004
Dow AgroSciences  June 1997 - June 1999
The Dow Chemical Company  June 1990 - May 1997

Education
Purdue University   1985 — 1990
BS, Chemical Engineering

Madison-Grant High School   1982 — 1985

Leah M. Ford Leah M. Ford Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Leah M. Ford's NatureWorks LLC Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Global Web Manager / Business Analyst
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   January 2007 - Present
NatureWorks  January 2007 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   September 2006 - January 2007
NatureWorks LLC   January 2006 - August 2006
Massachusetts Institute of Technology  June 2002 - August 2004
Massachusetts Institute of Technology  February 2002 - June 2004
Eaton Corporation  May 2000 - August 2001

Skills
SharePoint, CSS, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Web Development, Web Design, Email Marketing, Technical Writing, Digital Strategy, Program Management, Google Analytics, Analysis, Project Management, Strategy, HTML, Polymers, Commercialization, Editing, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Hydrogeology, Statistics, Management

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2003 — 2004
MS

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1999 — 2003
BS

Ryan Buhrke, M.A., GRP, CCP Ryan Buhrke, M.A., GRP, CCP Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ryan Buhrke, M.A., GRP, CCP's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Global Compensation Strategy ∣ Program Assessment, Design, & Modeling ∣ Executive Compensation ∣ Proactive Leadership
Industry Human Resources
Experience
MTS Systems  June 2012 - Present
Piper Jaffray  June 2010 - March 2012
Valspar  January 2009 - June 2010
Tennant Company  September 2008 - December 2008
Tennant Company  October 2007 - September 2008
NatureWorks LLC   2005 - 2007

Skills
Global Compensation, Compensation Program..., Executive Pay, Variable Pay Design, Sales Compensation, Global Cross-Functional..., Total Rewards Strategies, Pay for Performance, Stock Plan..., Deferred Compensation, Proxy Statements, Quantitative Analytics, Board of Director..., Equity Administration, Communication Design, HRIS, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Organizational..., Salary Structures, Wage & Hour, Job Analysis, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Excel, Retention Strategies, Variable Pay, Salary Negotiations, Salary Benchmarking, Salary Review, FLSA, Compensation Planning, Compensation & Benefit, Data Analysis, Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Change..., Budget Forecasts, HR Metrics, Dashboard Metrics, Performance Metrics, Salary Surveys, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Market Pricing, Market Analysis, Job Descriptions, Position Classification, Presentation Skills, PowerPoint, Incentive Programs

Education
Roosevelt University   2002 — 2007
MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

University of Illinois at Chicago   1997 — 2001
BA, Applied Psychology

Anthony Govind, MA, SHRM-SCP Anthony Govind, MA, SHRM-SCP Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Anthony Govind, MA, SHRM-SCP's NatureWorks LLC Experience March 2013 - July 2015
Job Human Resources at Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Adolfson & Peterson Construction  July 2015 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   March 2013 - July 2015
3M  December 2011 - February 2013
Compass Airlines LLC   May 2010 - November 2011
Mesaba Airlines  September 2007 - April 2010
Marquette Financial Companies  November 2006 - September 2007
ShopNBC  May 2006 - November 2006
Marshall Fields/Macy's North   July 2004 - May 2006
Target Corporation  August 2003 - July 2004

Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Process Improvement, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Customer Service, Performance Management, Organizational..., Project Management, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Training, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Employee Recognition

Education
Concordia University-St. Paul   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Management

St. Cloud State University   1998 — 2002
BS, Communication Studies

Peter Hawthorne Peter Hawthorne Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Peter Hawthorne's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2007 - Present
Job Vice President, Strategy & Business Development at Cargill, Incorporated
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Cargill, Incorporated  August 2006 - Present
Citrofrut S.A. de C.V.   May 2014 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   June 2007 - Present
North Star BlueScope Steel  September 2012 - Present
Carlson Companies, Inc.   October 2002 - July 2006
Cargill, Incorporated  August 2000 - September 2002
Cargill Asia Pacific Ltd.   March 1998 - August 2000
PGLA-1 Company, LLC   June 1997 - August 2000
Cargill Dow Polymers LLC   November 1997 - June 2000
Cargill, Incorporated  August 1994 - February 1998

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   1983 — 1985
MBA, Strategy & Marketing

Brown University   1976 — 1980
BA, Economics

Serena Gold Serena Gold Wichita, Kansas Area Details
Serena Gold's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2001 - 2007
Job Biofuels and Ingredients Quality Manager at Flint Hills Resources
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Flint Hills Resources  July 2015 - Present
Green Energy Products, LLC   July 2014 - Present
OPX Biotechnologies, Inc.   October 2011 - May 2014
ICM inc.  2007 - October 2011
NatureWorks LLC   2001 - 2007
Midwest Lysine   2000 - 2001

Skills
Fermentation Technology, Fermentation, Microbiology, Biofuels, HPLC, Biotechnology, Chromatography, Biochemistry, Technology Transfer, Fermentation Process..., PCR, Yeast, UV/Vis, Aseptic Technique, Microscopy, Biomass, Commercialization, R&D, Process Simulation, Chemical Engineering, Cell Culture

Education
St. Cloud State University
Biotechnology

Williston High School

Kurt Bravo Kurt Bravo Greater Omaha Area Details
Kurt Bravo's NatureWorks LLC Experience July 2011 - March 2013
Job Project / Construction Manager
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Premier Project Management, LLC   May 2007 - Present
US NItrogen LLC   February 2014 - Present
Premier Project Management, LLC   September 2013 - March 2014
Faithful+Gould  January 2013 - September 2013
NatureWorks LLC   July 2011 - March 2013
NNE Pharmaplan  May 2010 - July 2011
ADM  October 2009 - April 2010
Florida Power & Light  March 2009 - August 2009
Midwest Ethanol Producers, LLC   March 2005 - March 2009
Power and Industrial Services of Wisconsin   August 2001 - March 2005

Skills
AutoCAD, MS Project, Welding, Project Coordination, Construction Project..., OSHA 30 Hour, Metal Fabrication, Primavera P6, Construction Ma, Project Management, HAZWOPER, CPM Scheduling, Construction Planning, Weld, Construction, Construction Management, Schedule Control, Scope Planning, Risk Management Plans, Safety Monitoring, Integrated Master..., Value Engineering, Change Orders, Scopes Of Work, Field Coordination, Field Supervision, OSHA 30-Hour, Change Order Negotiation, Construction Document..., Construction Site..., Power Plants, Commissioning, EPC, Petrochemical, Piping, Procurement, Factory, Contractors, Project Planning, Project Engineering, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Control, Contract Negotiation, Construction Safety, Electricians, Materials, Project Estimation, Cost Control, Subcontracting

Education
University of Phoenix   2012 — 2013
Certification, Project Management

University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
BA, Business Management

Portland Community College   1996 — 1998
Associate's degree, Fire Science

Oregon State   1994 — 1996

Clackamas Community College   1993 — 1996
AS, Fire Science

Mt. Hood Community College   1993 — 1996
AS, Manufacturing Technology

Christina Gleich Christina Gleich Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Christina Gleich's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Quality Engineer Intern at Schwan's Food Company
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
The Schwan Food Company  May 2015 - August 2015
Appvion, Inc. (formerly Appleton Papers Inc.)   January 2014 - August 2014
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program - University of MInnesota   January 2013 - December 2013
Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering Department Laboratory   September 2012 - December 2013
NatureWorks LLC   June 2013 - August 2013
Hornbachers  May 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Matlab, Statistics, Chemistry, Microsoft Office, R&D, Data Analysis

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering

NTNU - Trondheim: Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Marc Verbruggen Marc Verbruggen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Marc Verbruggen's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2008 - Present
Job President/CEO at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   June 2008 - Present
Toho Tenax America   May 2004 - May 2008
Teijin Twaron   January 1998 - April 2004

Education
Delft University of Technology   1983 — 1986
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Aerospace Engineering

Delft University of Technology   1981 — 1983
Master's degree, Aerospace Engineering

Andy Phillips, CSP Andy Phillips, CSP Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Andy Phillips, CSP's NatureWorks LLC Experience November 2007 - October 2008
Job EHS Specialist at Hennepin County Medical Center
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Hennepin County Medical Center  April 2013 - Present
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems  October 2008 - April 2013
NatureWorks LLC   November 2007 - October 2008
RTW, Inc.   October 2004 - October 2007
US Compliance Corporation  January 2003 - October 2003
Hulcher Services  October 2001 - December 2002

Skills
Environmental Compliance, Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Ergonomics, Industrial Safety, Safety Management..., Emergency Management, Occupational Health, HAZWOPER, Risk Assessment, Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., ISO 14001, Behavior Based Safety, Risk Management, Safety Training, Hazard Recognition, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials, Construction Safety

Education
University of Minnesota Duluth   2000 — 2001
Master's of Environmental, Health and Safety, EHS

Northern State University   1994 — 1999
BS, Secondary Education (Biology)

Jim Valentine Jim Valentine Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jim Valentine's NatureWorks LLC Experience December 2000 - Present
Job Lead Analytical Chemist at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   December 2000 - Present
DuPont  June 1991 - November 2000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology  October 1989 - June 1991

Skills
analytical method..., Competitive Analysis, impurity analysis, LC-MS, GC/MS, Polymers, Chemicals, Mass Spectrometry, Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, GC-MS, Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, R&D, Polymer Chemistry, Catalysis, Spectroscopy, Polymer Characterization, Organic Chemistry, HPLC, Polymer Science, Chromatography, FTIR, UV/Vis, Materials Science

Education
University of Delaware   1993 — 1995
MBA, MBA

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1983 — 1989
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth   1979 — 1983
BS, Chemistry

Roberta (RJ) Ressler Roberta (RJ) Ressler Westfield, Indiana Details
Roberta (RJ) Ressler's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Global Leader, Actives to Products R&D at Dow AgroSciences
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Dow AgroSciences  December 2013 - Present
Dow AgroSciences  October 2011 - December 2013
Dow AgroSciences  October 2007 - October 2011
Dow AgroSciences  December 2002 - October 2007
NatureWorks LLC   2000 - 2002

Skills
Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, Sop, GMP, R&D, Six Sigma, Validation, GLP, Continuous Improvement, FDA, Chemical Engineering, Operational Excellence, Microbiology, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, Process Simulation, Analytical Chemistry, Fermentation, HPLC, LIMS, Black Belt, Design of Experiments, Polymers, Purification, Commercialization, Change Control, Quality Control, Value Stream Mapping, Quality System, Life Sciences, Capital Projects, 21 CFR Part 11

Education
Purdue University   1984 — 1989
BS, ChE

Jennifer (Dirks) Wilken Jennifer (Dirks) Wilken Lincoln, Nebraska Area Details
Jennifer (Dirks) Wilken's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2000 - 2003
Job QA Specialist at GSK Consumer Healthcare
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
GSK Consumer Healthcare  March 2015 - Present
Novartis Consumer Health  August 2012 - Present
Novartis Consumer Health  November 2011 - February 2012
Novartis Consumer Health  September 2008 - November 2011
Novartis Consumer Health  January 2004 - September 2008
Cargill Dow LLC  June 2000 - July 2003
Natureworks LLC   2000 - 2003

Skills
MS Office Suite, SAP, LIMS, GMP, cGMP, HPLC, GC, Analytical Chemistry, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fisher, ICP, DSC, Quality Assurance, Deviation Management, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, Sop, Quality Control, UV/Vis, CAPA, Gas Chromatography, Microsoft Office, Change Control

Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology   1996 — 2000
BS, Chemistry

William (Bill) D. Larsen William (Bill) D. Larsen Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
William (Bill) D. Larsen's NatureWorks LLC Experience April 2012 - March 2013
Job Sr Manager Consumer Goods & Services
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Accenture  February 2005 - Present
ANGUS Chemical Company  November 2014 - August 2015
Global Adhesives Company   October 2013 - October 2014
The Dow Chemical Company  March 2013 - October 2013
NatureWorks LLC   April 2012 - March 2013
NatureWorks LLC   October 2011 - January 2012
Cargill  March 2009 - October 2011
PepsiCo  March 2005 - February 2009
Tropical Sportswear International  October 2002 - February 2005
Helen of Troy  1999 - 2002

Skills
SAP Implementation, ERP, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Managed Inventory, Management Consulting, SAP, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Supply Chain..., Change Management, Software Project..., IT Management, Testing, Consumer Products, Integrated Planning, Business Requirements, Scope Management, Sourcing & Procurement, SAP implementations, Business Process..., Cloud Computing, Divestitures, Cloud Computing IaaS, SAP Testing, Agricultural Chemicals, SaaS, Business Process...

Education
The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at El Paso

Kevin Roberg-Perez, PhD Kevin Roberg-Perez, PhD Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kevin Roberg-Perez, PhD's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Proprietor at Bioi
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Bioi   September 2010 - Present
R & D Systems  June 2007 - January 2013
NatureWorks LLC   2003 - 2007
Masonic Cancer Center  2001 - 2003
Proteome Inc/ Incyte Genomics   1998 - 2001

Skills
Genomics, LIMS, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Perl, Informatics, Microarray Analysis, MySQL, Linux, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Agile Project Management, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, R&D, Sequence Analysis, Sequencing, Cell, Database Development, Microarray, Databases

Education
Caltech   1997 — 1998
Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellow

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1990 — 1997
Ph D, Biology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Italian

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Magna cum Laude, Genetics and Cell Biology

Justin Flegel Justin Flegel Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Justin Flegel's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Technical/Account Manager at L & E International
Industry Packaging and Containers
Experience
L & E International   June 2013 - Present
General Mills  October 2012 - March 2013
NatureWorks LLC   2012 - 2012
Constar International  2011 - 2011

Skills
Data Entry, Data Analysis, Forklift Operator, Microsoft Office, Packaging, SAP, Testing, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Plastics, Account Management, Customer Service, Logistics, Management, Supply Chain, Project Management

Education
Michigan State University   2008 — 2012
Packaging

Grand Ledge High School

Jed Randall Jed Randall Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jed Randall's NatureWorks LLC Experience October 2001 - Present
Job Research Scientist at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   October 2001 - Present
Cargill Dow LLC  October 1998 - October 2001
Cargill  June 1991 - October 1998

Skills
Polymer Chemistry, Design of Experiments, Polymers, Extrusion, Materials, R&D, Biopolymers, Coatings, Rheology, Materials Science, Project Management, Chemistry, Plastics, Polymer Characterization, Injection Molding, Product Development, Polymer Science, Process Simulation, Differential Scanning..., Thermoplastics, FTIR, Adhesives, Additives, Organic Chemistry, Commercialization, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry

Education
Concordia College   1987 — 1991
B.A., Chemistry and Biology

Matthew Coppock Matthew Coppock Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Matthew Coppock's NatureWorks LLC Experience November 2001 - August 2002
Job Senior Quality Engineer at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Medtronic  October 2014 - Present
Beckman Coulter  September 2008 - October 2014
Beckman Coulter  September 2003 - September 2008
Pace Analytical  August 2002 - September 2003
NatureWorks LLC   November 2001 - August 2002
Johnson Matthey  October 2000 - September 2001

Skills
Validation, Design of Experiments, CAPA, Gas Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, HPLC, GMP, Polymers, R&D, LIMS, FTIR, Chromatography, GLP, FDA

Education
Morningside College   1998 — 2000
B.S., Chemistry

Creighton University   1995 — 1998
Chemistry

Nicole Whiteman Nicole Whiteman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Nicole Whiteman's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2001 - Present
Job Lead Applications Engineer at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   2001 - Present
Dow Chemical  1982 - 2001

Skills
Resin, Polymers, R&D, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Packaging, Process Simulation, Product Development, Food Packaging, Extrusion, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Polymer Science, Plastics

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1981 — 1982
MS, Polymer Science and Engineering

Muskingum College   1977 — 1981
BS, Chemistry

David Kesselring David Kesselring Greater St. Louis Area Details
David Kesselring's NatureWorks LLC Experience May 2000 - August 2000
Job Staff Analytical Chemist at Mallinckrodt
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Covidien  March 2013 - Present
EAG Life Sciences   May 2011 - March 2013
Cyanta Analytical Services   May 2008 - June 2011
Pfizer  June 2002 - August 2002
NatureWorks LLC   May 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Gas Chromatography, Chromatography, Thermal Analysis, Mass Spectrometry, Report Writing, Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, LC-MS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, HPLC, Lean Management, Lifesciences, Organic Chemistry, GMP, Organic Synthesis, Analytical Chemistry, R&D, Chemistry, NMR

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2002 — 2008
PhD, Organic Chemistry

Missouri Baptist University   1998 — 2002
BS, Chemistry

Patrick Brunner Patrick Brunner Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Patrick Brunner's NatureWorks LLC Experience July 2009 - December 2013
Job Chief Financial Officer at Zinpro Corporation
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Zinpro Corporation  December 2013 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   July 2009 - December 2013
NatureWorks LLC   June 2007 - June 2009
NatureWorks LLC   June 2004 - June 2007
International Multifoods Corporation  November 2001 - June 2004
The Pillsbury Company  February 1996 - November 2001
US Bank  January 1995 - February 1996
Wells Fargo  October 1991 - February 1995

Skills
Investments, Business Strategy, Product Development, Finance, SAP, Management, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Accounting, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Forecasting, IFRS, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Process Improvement

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA

Dan Sawyer Dan Sawyer Rochester, Minnesota Area Details
Dan Sawyer's NatureWorks LLC Experience Global Leader - New Business SegmentNatureWorks LLCJune 2011 - Present
Job Global Leader New Business Segment at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   Global Leader - New Business SegmentNatureWorks LLCJune 2011 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   August 2009 - August 2012
NatureWorks LLC   1995 - 2009
Cargill Dow   1998 - 2002
3M  October 1991 - March 1995
Leeann Chin  1989 - 1994

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Fasil Tadesse Fasil Tadesse Greater San Diego Area Details
Fasil Tadesse's NatureWorks LLC Experience May 2004 - March 2009
Job Sr Process Development Associate, Process Engineering at Genomatica
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Genomatica  June 2010 - Present
Cargill  October 2009 - May 2010
NatureWorks LLC   May 2004 - March 2009
Cargill Dow LLC  2002 - 2004

Skills
Purification, Process Engineering, Technology Transfer, Distillation, Membrane Separations, Column Chromatography, HPLC, Polymers, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 2000
B.S., Chemistry

Membrane Filtration Course

membrane filtration

Elizabeth Teigland Elizabeth Teigland Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Elizabeth Teigland's NatureWorks LLC Experience February 2007 - November 2007
Job R&D Scientist at Saputo Dairy Foods
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Saputo Dairy Foods   May 2014 - Present
m2p-labs, Inc   April 2012 - January 2014
Cargill BioTDC   November 2007 - January 2012
NatureWorks LLC   February 2007 - November 2007
Cargill  December 2005 - February 2007

Skills
Fermentation, Microbiology, Assay Development, Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, Cell Culture, Lifesciences, Biofuels, Enzymes, Yeast, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification

Education
University of Oregon   2004 — 2005
MS, Chemistry, Microbiology

University of Iowa   1999 — 2004
BS, Chemistry, Biochemistry

DELFT University of Technology   2008 — 2008
NA, Microbial Physiology

Siebel Institute of Technology World Brewing Academy   2012 — 2012
NA, Beer Produciton and Quality Control

University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research   2011 — 2011
NA, Cheese Production

Muscatine High School   1995 — 1999

Renee Lang Renee Lang Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Renee Lang's NatureWorks LLC Experience April 2002 - 2006
Job Audit Consultant at Cargill
Industry Accounting
Experience
Cargill  September 2012 - Present
Cargill  June 2011 - August 2012
Cargill  August 2010 - May 2011
Cargill  August 2008 - August 2010
Cargill  2006 - August 2008
NatureWorks LLC   April 2002 - 2006
NatureWorks LLC   October 2000 - March 2002
Cargill  September 1998 - September 2000
Cargill  June 1997 - October 1998

Skills
Project Implementation, Large Group Facilitation, General Ledger..., Fixed Assets, SAP, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls, Budgeting, Excel, Financial Reporting, PowerPoint, Teamwork, ERP, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Process Improvement, Project Management, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, SAP Implementation, Auditing, Financial Audits, Internal Audit, Change Management, SAP ERP, Manufacturing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, US GAAP, SAP R/3, Business Process, Analysis, Management, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel

Education
Concordia College   1993 — 1997
Bachelor, Accounting

Morgan Ringdahl, MA, PHR Morgan Ringdahl, MA, PHR Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Morgan Ringdahl, MA, PHR's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2012 - June 2013
Job HRIS & Compensation Analyst at Cretex Companies
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Cretex Companies, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Cretex Companies, Inc.   June 2013 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   June 2012 - June 2013
Graduate Volunteer Consultants  December 2011 - May 2012
Family and Children's Center  January 2010 - May 2010
DTI Inc.  October 2009 - December 2009

Skills
SPSS, PowerPoint, Psychology, Data Analysis, Excel, Word, Research, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Analysis, Writing, Market Research, Job Analysis, Microsoft Office, Statistics, Data Entry, Social Media, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Performance Management, HRIS, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership, Compensation & Benefit, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Sourcing, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Training, Personnel Management, Job Descriptions

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2010 — 2013
Master of Arts, Human Resources and Industrial Relations

Winona State University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Mike Ritzenthaler Mike Ritzenthaler Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Mike Ritzenthaler's NatureWorks LLC Experience August 2000 - May 2006
Job Finance and Engineering
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Piper Jaffray  June 2010 - Present
TPG Credit Management  June 2008 - July 2009
AMEC  May 2006 - June 2008
Abengoa Bioenergy  April 2006 - April 2007
NatureWorks LLC   August 2000 - May 2006

Skills
Financial Modeling, Biofuels, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, R&D

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2006 — 2009
MBA, Finance and Strategic Management

Washington University in St. Louis   1998 — 2000
BS, Chemical Engineering

Lawrence University   1995 — 1998
BA, Chemistry

Robert Kean Robert Kean Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Robert Kean's NatureWorks LLC Experience November 2007 - March 2009
Job Director, Cortec Laboratories at Cortec Corporation
Industry Research
Experience
Cortec Corporation  August 2009 - December 2014
NatureWorks LLC   November 2007 - March 2009
NatureWorks LLC   January 2003 - November 2007
Cargill  May 2002 - December 2002
Cargill  September 1999 - December 2002
Cargill  February 1997 - September 1999
Cargill  May 1989 - February 1997

Skills
Project Management, Intellectual Asset..., Grants, Polymers, R&D, Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Product Development, Biofuels, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology, Patents, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Design of Experiments, Spectroscopy, Analytical Chemistry

Education
Michigan State University   1981 — 1987
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry

Canisius College   1977 — 1981
B.S., Chemistry

Karl Rabago Karl Rabago White Plains, New York Details
Karl Rabago's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2003 - 2004
Job
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Pace Energy & Climate Center  May 2014 - Present
Rabago Energy LLC   June 2012 - Present
Austin Energy  March 2009 - June 2012
AES Corporation  2006 - 2008
Houston Advanced Research Center  2004 - 2006
NatureWorks LLC   2003 - 2004
Rocky Mountain Institute  2001 - 2003
CH2M HILL  2000 - 2001
Environmental Defense Fund  1997 - 2000
U.S. Department of Energy   1995 - 1997

Skills
Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, New Business Development, Program Management, Analysis, Business Development, Research, Contract Negotiation, Energy Conservation, Mergers, Sustainable Energy, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Energy Policy, Wind, Strategy, Environmental Leadership, Solar Energy, Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs, Solar PV, Environmental Law, Community Master..., Innovation Development, Renewable Energy Policy, Utility Regulation, Electric Vehicles, Employee Engagement, Senior Executive..., Demand Response, Policy Analysis, Sustainability..., Public Policy, Photovoltaics, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Government, Sustainable Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Environmental Issues, Power Generation, Electric Power, Management, Leadership, Natural Gas, Energy Audits, Corporate Social...

Education
Pace University School of Law   1989 — 1990
LL.M., Environmental Law

U.S. Army JAG School   1987 — 1988
L.L.M., Environmental Law

University of Texas School of Law   1981 — 1984
JD, Law

Texas A&M University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Collin Q Burke Collin Q Burke Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Collin Q Burke's NatureWorks LLC Experience September 2013 - September 2014
Job Graphic & Web Designer at The Minneapolis Foundation
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
The Minneapolis Foundation  August 2014 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   September 2013 - September 2014
studio503   April 2013 - August 2013
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce  February 2013 - April 2013
St. Paul Saints  April 2012 - September 2012
HIVictorious   2008 - 2008

Skills
Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Time Management, Illustrator, Photoshop, HTML 5, InDesign, Web Development, Adobe Premier, Adobe Acrobat, Sitecore, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, AutoCAD, Creative Problem Solving, Word, Mac, SEO, Content Management, MailChimp, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Data Entry, Graphic Design, Social Media, PowerPoint, SketchUp

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2008 — 2012
BS, Architecture

James Nick Knowlton James Nick Knowlton Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
James Nick Knowlton's NatureWorks LLC Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Applications Engineer at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   July 2014 - Present
3M  February 2011 - July 2014
IGHS District 0199   March 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Matlab, Instron, AFM, X-ray Diffraction..., Microsoft Excel, Blown Film Extrusion

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2014
Bachelors of Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering, 3.0

Inver Hills Community College   2010 — 2010
MNSCU Transfer Credits

Gustavus Adolphus College   2008 — 2009
Chemistry

Lucas Rickertsen Lucas Rickertsen De Witt, Iowa Details
Lucas Rickertsen's NatureWorks LLC Experience August 2002 - September 2005
Job Account Manager for GE Power & Water
Industry Chemicals
Experience
GE Power & Water  October 2005 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   August 2002 - September 2005

Skills
Polymers, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Troubleshooting, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Chemistry, Manufacturing, Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Water Treatment, Sales Process, ICP-OES, LIMS, Process Engineering

Education
Ashford University   2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Loras College   1997 — 2002
B.S., Chemistry

Deb Brantner Deb Brantner Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Deb Brantner's NatureWorks LLC Experience February 2009 - April 2009
Job Owner at Administrative Associates, Inc.
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Administrative Associates, Inc.   2010 - Present
Thomson Reuters  September 2009 - April 2010
Wooddale Church  July 2008 - October 2009
NatureWorks LLC   February 2009 - April 2009
ADC Telecommunications, Inc.   2008 - 2008
CH Robinson  June 2006 - December 2007
Pentair  September 2002 - June 2006
National Counseling Intervention Services/Executive Health Systems   August 2001 - March 2002
Alliant Techsystems  April 1990 - March 1994
alliant techsystems  1986 - 1994

Skills
Coaching, Administrative..., Customer Service, Public Speaking, Outlook, Team Building, Time Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Management, Training, Start-ups, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Employee Benefits, Visio, Organizational..., Social Networking, Small Business, Executive Coaching, Administration

Education
Northwestern College   1997 — 1998
B.S., Psychology

Chippewa Valley Technical Institute   1982 — 1985
Associates, Data Processing

District I Technical Institute   1982 — 1985
Associate, Data processing

Memorial High School   1965 — 1968
Diploma, Business

Dustin Mitchell Dustin Mitchell Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Dustin Mitchell's NatureWorks LLC Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Accounting Manager at NatureWorks
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
NatureWorks  April 2015 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   May 2012 - Present
KPMG  July 2008 - May 2012
KPMG  January 2007 - June 2008
Union Bank & Trust Company  September 2003 - December 2006

Skills
Accounting, Excel, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Finance, Budgets, External Audit, Analysis

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2011 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration

Union College (NE)   2000 — 2004
BS in Business Administration, Accounting

Leif Ellstrom Leif Ellstrom Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Leif Ellstrom's NatureWorks LLC Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Sales Operations Analyst at Siemens
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Siemens  October 2015 - Present
Prime Therapeutics  August 2014 - September 2015
Union College (Nebraska)   January 2012 - May 2014
NatureWorks LLC   May 2013 - August 2013
College pro painters  May 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Finance, Accounting, Management, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Analysis, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Customer Service

Education
Union College (NE)   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Business administration, Finance and Management emphasis

Jamie Bleeker, CPA Jamie Bleeker, CPA Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jamie Bleeker, CPA's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Sales Accountant at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Accounting
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   June 2012 - Present
Deloitte & Touche  September 2007 - June 2012

Skills
Auditing, US GAAP, PowerPoint, Accounting, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting

Education
Dordt College   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Accounting, Finance

Cathy Asleson Cathy Asleson Greater Denver Area Details
Cathy Asleson's NatureWorks LLC Experience August 2000 - October 2007
Job Founder at NordYeast Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
NordYeast Inc.   August 2014 - Present
Gevo Inc.  July 2008 - August 2014
Cargill  November 2007 - June 2008
NatureWorks LLC   August 2000 - October 2007
Minntech Corporation  January 1999 - June 2000
University of Minnesota  June 1996 - December 1998
Gustavus Adolphus College  September 1995 - May 1996
University of Minnesota  August 1989 - June 1995
Boys Town National Research Hospital  December 1987 - June 1989
University of Nebraska-Lincoln  September 1985 - July 1987

Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Lifesciences, Yeast, Developmental Biology, HPLC, Fermentation, Commercialization, Protein Purification, Biofuels, Genomics, Laboratory, Biochemistry, Research, Protein Expression, R&D, Technology Transfer, Organic Chemistry, PCR, Science, DNA, Protein Chemistry, Cell Culture

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1989 — 1995
Ph.D., Genetics

Marine Biological Laboratory   1991 — 1991
Physiology Summer Course

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1984 — 1987
B.S., Biology

Burke High School   1980 — 1983

Sara Haugland Sara Haugland Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sara Haugland's NatureWorks LLC Experience April 2003 - March 2009
Job Experienced Technical Project Manager
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Minnesota Gastroenterology  March 2010 - June 2011
NatureWorks LLC   April 2003 - March 2009
Cargill Dow   April 2001 - April 2003
Cargill  1998 - 2001
Minnesota - Air National Guard  1993 - 1999

Skills
Governance, Project Management, Leadership, Business Intelligence, Software Documentation, Team Management, Non-profit..., Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Fundraising, SharePoint, Security, Troubleshooting, Training, Testing, Program Management, Active Directory, Enterprise Software, Management, Strategic Planning

Education
Concordia University-St. Paul   1999 — 2001
Bachelors, Information Technology Management

Brown Technical College   1998 — 1999
PC\LAN Certification, PC, DOS, Windows, LAN, NT, etc.

School of AeroSpace Medicine   1992 — 1993
Air Force Certificate & EMT, AeroSpace Medicine, EMT, first aid, clinic care

Sherry Mattila Sherry Mattila Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sherry Mattila's NatureWorks LLC Experience April 2004 - October 2008
Job Finanical Advisor, The Mattila Group, Passionate about helping my clients move forward to live the life they imagined.
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Merrill Lynch  August 2012 - Present
Optimal Coaching and Consulting LLC   September 2010 - June 2012
Insight Leadership Coaching Group   January 2009 - December 2010
NatureWorks LLC   April 2004 - October 2008
Dain Rauscher, Inc  1995 - 1999
Gage Marketing  1993 - 1994
Northwest Airlines  1985 - 1992
Honeywell  1984 - 1985

Skills
Leadership Development, Performance Management, Executive Coaching, Coaching, Talent Management, Human Resources, Change Management, Leadership, Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Training, MBTI, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Career Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Compensation, Emotional Intelligence, Financial Advisory

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   1983 — 1985
MAIR, Compensation, Development, Business

University of Wisconsin-Stout   1973 — 1977
BS, Counseling and Secondary Special Education, Magna Cum Laude

Katy Addison Katy Addison Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Katy Addison's NatureWorks LLC Experience January 2008 - July 2009
Job Elementary Teacher (K6)
Industry Education Management
Experience
North Memorial Health Care  November 2009 - August 2010
NatureWorks LLC   January 2008 - July 2009
Wells Fargo  September 2006 - January 2008

Skills
Performance Management

Education
Hamline University   2010 — 2012
Masters in Education, Elementary Education (k-6)

University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business   2002 — 2006
BBA, Finance, Investments and Banking

Caroline A. Bussey Caroline A. Bussey Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Caroline A. Bussey's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2006 - April 2007
Job Transactional Real Estate Associate
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Moss & Barnett, P.A.   October 2007 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   June 2006 - April 2007
Office of the Governor of the State of Wisconsin   May 2005 - August 2005
Covington & Burling  June 2002 - July 2004

Education
University of Saint Thomas School of Law   2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Boston College   1998 — 2002
BA, Communications

Kevin Cink Kevin Cink Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kevin Cink's NatureWorks LLC Experience February 1995 - March 2009
Job Senior Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific
Industry Plastics
Experience
Boston Scientific  May 2009 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   February 1995 - March 2009
NatureWorks LLC   February 2001 - January 2007
NatureWorks LLC   1998 - 2001
NatureWorks LLC   February 1997 - May 1998
NatureWorks LLC   February 1995 - January 1997

Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology   1986 — 1991
BS, Chemical Engineering

O'Gorman High School   1980 — 1990

Steven Bray Steven Bray Greater Omaha Area Details
Steven Bray's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2009 - Present
Job Site Manager of NatureWorks LLC in Blair, NE
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   June 2009 - Present
Union Carbide  1999 - 2001
Union Carbide Corporation  1989 - 2001

Skills
Polymers, Plastics, Extrusion, Chemical Engineering, Process Optimization, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Commercialization, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1982 — 1988
B.S., M.S., Chemical Engineering

Elizabeth Kennedy Elizabeth Kennedy Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Elizabeth Kennedy's NatureWorks LLC Experience November 2010 - July 2012
Job Team Member at Lexion Medical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Lexion Medical  November 2014 - Present
Black & Veatch  September 2013 - November 2014
Black and Veatch  2012 - September 2013
NatureWorks LLC   November 2010 - July 2012
Xcel Energy  2008 - November 2010
US BioEnergy  2006 - 2008
ISD 622  2000 - 2006
Sweden   May 1990 - September 1993

Skills
Strategic Planning, Change Management, Coaching, Employee Relations, Budgets, Leadership, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Project Planning, Management Consulting, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Management, Business Planning, Six Sigma, CRM, Strategy, Human Resources, MS Project, Policy, Organizational..., Training, Team Building, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Proposal Writing, Time Management, Analysis, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Project

Education
Dale Carnegie   2008 — 2008
Human Relations

Kaplan University   2007 — 2007
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Hibbing Community College
General Course Study

Hibbing High School

Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

The Art Institutes International-Minnesota
Associate of Applied Science, Business/Merchandising

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Business

Richard Weber Richard Weber Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Richard Weber's NatureWorks LLC Experience July 2012 - June 2015
Job Global Business Leader Performance Chemicals at NatureWorks
Industry Chemicals
Experience
NatureWorks  January 2015 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   July 2012 - June 2015
Cargill  February 2011 - June 2012
Cargill  September 2009 - January 2011
Cargill  August 2008 - September 2009
Biogen Idec  August 2003 - August 2006

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   2006 — 2008
Masters

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1999 — 2003
B.S.

Tim Vanyo Tim Vanyo Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tim Vanyo's NatureWorks LLC Experience October 1995 - Present
Job Principal Applications Engineer at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   October 1995 - Present

Education
Cardinal Stritch University   2001 — 2004
M.B.A., Business administration

Saint John's University   1990 — 1995
B.A., Chemistry

Brian Rush Brian Rush Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brian Rush's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2000 - 2007
Job Senior Bioprocess Engineer at Cargill, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Cargill  November 2007 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   2000 - 2007

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 2000
MS, Microbial Engineering

Purdue University   1990 — 1995
BS, BA, Genetics/French

Doug Kunnemann Doug Kunnemann Greater Atlanta Area Details
Doug Kunnemann's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2005 - Present
Job Global Segment Leader Food Service
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   June 2005 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   October 2008 - December 2012
NatureWorks LLC   July 2005 - October 2008
Innovia Films  June 2000 - June 2005
Ashland Chemical Company  June 1996 - May 2000

Skills
Marketing, Plastics, Marketing Strategy, Extrusion, Polymers, Product Development

Education
Purdue University   1973 — 1977
BS, Marketing and Lbor Relations

Purdue University - Krannert School of Management   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science, General Management

Wendy Gruhl Wendy Gruhl Greater Chicago Area Details
Wendy Gruhl's NatureWorks LLC Experience December 2005 - August 2006
Job Forensic Scientist at Illinois State Police
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
Illinois State Police  May 2007 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   December 2005 - August 2006
NatureWorks LLC (formerly Cargill Dow LLC)   December 2002 - December 2005

Skills
Bioanalysis, Forensic Analysis

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2006 — 2008
MS

University of Minnesota Duluth   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's

Steve Gragert Steve Gragert Greater Omaha Area Details
Steve Gragert's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2001 - 2004
Job Senior Chemist at URS, CHMM
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
URS  November 2005 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   2001 - 2004
NatureWorks LLC   2001 - 2004

Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Chemistry, HPLC, UV/Vis, FTIR, Environmental Compliance, HAZWOPER, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Awareness, Groundwater

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education / Chemistry

Jeff Warwick Jeff Warwick Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeff Warwick's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2002 - 2005
Job Director of Analytical at BioAmber Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
BioAmber Inc.  April 2011 - Present
Boston Scientific  2005 - April 2011
Cargill Dow, LLC  February 2001 - February 2005
NatureWorks LLC   2002 - 2005
Cargill Dow, LLC  February 1999 - February 2001
Cargill analytical services   1991 - 1999
Kellogg Company  1989 - 1991

Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalysis, Chemistry, Analytical Techniques, Method Development, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics, ICP, Chromatography, V&V, R&D, Fermentation, Mass Spectrometry, Design of Experiments, Gas Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, Lifesciences, HPLC, Polymers, Manufacturing, GC-MS, GLP, High Throughput..., Analysis, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, UV/Vis, Validation, Management, Technology Transfer

Education
The University of North Dakota   1986 — 1989
MS, Analytical Chemistry

Winona State University   1982 — 1986
BS, Chemistry/Pre-Chemical Engineering

Joshua Letze, PMP® Joshua Letze, PMP® Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Joshua Letze, PMP®'s NatureWorks LLC Experience June 1998 - May 2003
Job Experienced Information Technology Manager
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Boston Scientific  June 2011 - Present
Boston Scientific  May 2003 - June 2011
NatureWorks LLC   June 1998 - May 2003

Skills
LIMS, SDLC, Project Management, PMP, Informatics, Strategy, Software Documentation, R&D, Validation, FDA, Quality Assurance, Medical Devices, Management, CDS, Energetic Leader, Product Development, Goal Setting, Highly articulate, Lean IT, Professional Mentoring, Highly Creative, Laboratory Automation, 21 CFR Part 11, Dedicated Professional, Seeing the Bigger..., Persuasive Presentations, Cost Saving Initiatives, Technical Translation, Negotiation, SharePoint, Agile Methodologies, New Technology..., Building Relationships, Highly self-motivated, Problem Solving, Quality System, Leadership, Coaching Staff, Highly resourceful, Process Improvement, Team Building, Architectural Design, Highly personable, Continuous Improvement, Brainstorm Facilitation, Computer System..., Vendor Management, Change Control, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management

Education
Concordia College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry/Biology

Jensen Hegg Jensen Hegg Spokane, Washington Area Details
Jensen Hegg's NatureWorks LLC Experience February 2002 - March 2005
Job Salmon life history analysis through otolith microchemistry
Industry Research
Experience
University of Idaho  September 2008 - Present
Boston Scientific  March 2005 - August 2008
NatureWorks LLC   February 2002 - March 2005
Minnesota Department of Agriculture  June 2001 - August 2002
Spectrum Labs Inc.   November 2001 - May 2002
General Mills  February 2001 - June 2001
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  May 2000 - September 2000
Macalester College  May 1999 - September 1999
Roraima State Secretary of Health, Brazil   April 1999 - June 1999

Skills
Ecology, Water Quality, Statistics, Laboratory, Chemistry

Education
Macalester College   1996 — 2000

Ann Clark Tucker Ann Clark Tucker Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ann Clark Tucker's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2003 - 2006
Job Marketing Communications Executive
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Ecolab  July 2012 - June 2015
Cargill  June 2003 - July 2012
NatureWorks LLC   June 2003 - 2006

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Marketing Strategy, Budgeting, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Management, Public Relations, Strategy, Product Development

Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Bates College
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

Nick Votrobeck Nick Votrobeck Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Nick Votrobeck's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2000 - 2003
Job Experienced Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Medivators  November 2013 - Present
Boston Scientific  August 2011 - August 2012
Boston Scientific  October 2004 - April 2011
NatureWorks LLC   2000 - 2003

Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Excel, Microsoft Office, Medical Devices, Polymers, Statistics, PowerPoint, Word, HPLC, Microsoft Word, V&V, Chromatography, Microsoft Excel, GMP, Chemistry, Laboratory, Design of Experiments, Validation, R&D, ISO 13485, Quality System, LIMS, Quality Assurance, Gas Chromatography, FDA

Education
Carleton College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General

Julianna Monroe Julianna Monroe Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Julianna Monroe's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2008 - January 2009
Job Customs Specialist at Target Global Trade
Industry Retail
Experience
Target  January 2013 - Present
Target Headquarters  June 2009 - January 2013
NatureWorks LLC   June 2008 - January 2009
Hyrian  June 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Recruiting, Performance Management, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Employee Engagement, Technical Recruiting, Succession Planning, Interviews, New Hire Orientations

Education
Crown College   2003 — 2007
Communications, Relational Communication

Johnny Andraous Johnny Andraous Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Johnny Andraous's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2003 - 2004
Job Sr. Process Engineer at Eli Lilly and Company
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Eli Lilly and Company  Sr process EngineerEli Lilly2003 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   2003 - 2004
Cargill Dow / Natureworks LLC   2003 - 2004

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   2008 — 2010
MBA, Finance

Michigan State University   1999 — 2002
MS, chemical engineering

Ben Hause Ben Hause Topeka, Kansas Area Details
Ben Hause's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2000 - 2005
Job Assistant Research Professor at Kansas State University
Industry Veterinary
Experience
Kansas State University  May 2014 - Present
Newport Laboratories  November 2005 - April 2014
NatureWorks LLC   2000 - 2005

Skills
Microbiology, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, HPLC, Cell Culture, Genetics

Education
South Dakota State University   2011 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biological and Biomedical Sciences

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1998 — 2001
M.S., Medicinal Chemistry

Brian Durham Brian Durham Greater Omaha Area Details
Brian Durham's NatureWorks LLC Experience November 1995 - April 2005
Job Project Engineer at Green Plains Renewable Energy
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Green Plains Renewable Energy  2010 - Present
Aventine Renewable Energy  October 2006 - October 2010
GE Infrastructure  May 2005 - July 2006
NatureWorks LLC   November 1995 - April 2005

Skills
Renewable Energy, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Energy, Project Management, Chemical Engineering, Factory, Biofuels, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2007 — 2011
MBA, Strategic Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1995
Chemical Engineering

David Reeder David Reeder Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Reeder's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2000 - 2004
Job Principal Engineer at Cargill
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Cargill  2004 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   2000 - 2004
Merck  1997 - 2000

Skills
Process Simulation, Fermentation, Biofuels, Polymers, HPLC, R&D, Biotechnology, Product Development, Chemistry, Chromatography, Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer, Purification, Design of Experiments, Process Optimization, Pilot Plant, Commercialization

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ph.D.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S.

Jill Zullo, PhD Jill Zullo, PhD Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jill Zullo, PhD's NatureWorks LLC Experience 1999 - 2001
Job AVP,Technical Director, Cargill Corn Milling
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Cargill  March 2011 - Present
Cargill  February 2001 - March 2011
NatureWorks LLC   1999 - 2001

Skills
Ingredients, GMP, Biotechnology, Biofuels, Food, Supply Chain, Food Processing, Food Science, R&D, Microbiology, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Molecular Biology, Innovation, R&D planning, Technical Leadership, Innovation Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Innovation Development, Development of Strategy

Education
Iowa State University   1991 — 1995
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Food Science and Technology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1985 — 1989
BS, Biology

Wauwatosa East   1981 — 1985

Jon Veldhouse Jon Veldhouse Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jon Veldhouse's NatureWorks LLC Experience April 2002 - November 2007
Job Principal Scientist at Cargill
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Cargill  June 2012 - Present
Cargill  September 2011 - June 2012
Cargill  March 2010 - September 2011
Cargill  November 2007 - March 2010
NatureWorks LLC   April 2002 - November 2007
Encore Technologies   April 2000 - April 2002
Cargill  June 1999 - March 2000

Skills
Fermentation, Biotechnology, Enzymes, Biofuels, Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, HPLC, Chemical Engineering, GMP, Process Simulation, Analytical Chemistry, Process Optimization

Education
St. Cloud State University   1994 — 1999
Bachelors of Science, Biotechnology

Dan Beacom Dan Beacom Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Dan Beacom's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2000 - 2007
Job Technical FellowIndustrial Microbiology
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Renmatix  2012 - Present
Genomatica  April 2011 - August 2012
Cargill  November 2007 - April 2011
NatureWorks LLC   2000 - 2007
Monsanto  1997 - 1999
MBI International  1986 - 1997

Skills
Fermentation, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Experimental Design, Biotechnology, Process Optimization, Process Development, Biofuels, Commercialization, Process Simulation, R&D, Chemistry, Lifesciences, HPLC, Technology Transfer, Industrial Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Fermentation Technology

Education
Michigan State University   1983 — 1987
BS, Microbiology

Dick Bopp Dick Bopp Albany, New York Area Details
Dick Bopp's NatureWorks LLC Experience April 1996 - July 2014
Job Consultant at RC Bopp Associates LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
RC Bopp Associates LLC   February 2015 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   April 1996 - July 2014
Cargill Dow   1997 - 2005
General Electric Plastics, PPO Technology Department   December 1981 - March 1996
General Electric Corporate R&D   1974 - 1981

Skills
Materials, Materials Science, Product Development, Plastics, Polymers, Research, Nanotechnology, Injection Molding, Polymer Science, Sustainability, New Business Development, Extrusion, Six Sigma, Nanomaterials, Analytical Chemistry, Nanocomposites, Manufacturing, Thermoplastics, R&D, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Characterization, Process Optimization, Rheology, Resin, FTIR, Adhesives, Differential Scanning..., Composites, Chemical Engineering, Commercialization, Technology Transfer, Organic Chemistry, GPC, Coatings, Process Simulation, TGA, Polymer Composites, Additives, UV/Vis, Thermal Analysis, Elastomers, Polymer Physics, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Design of Experiments, Characterization, Biopolymers, Surface Chemistry, Catalysis

Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., Polymer Chemistry

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   1973 — 1975
M.S., Polymer Chemistry

University at Albany, SUNY
B.S., Chemistry

Shenendehowa Central School

Jeanette Huryta Jeanette Huryta Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeanette Huryta's NatureWorks LLC Experience September 2001 - March 2006
Job Molecular Biologist at Cargill BioTDC, Bioindustrials
Industry Research
Experience
Cargill, Biotechnology R&D   April 2006 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   September 2001 - March 2006
Streck Laboratories  October 1998 - September 2001

Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney   1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Biology

Beth Mastel Beth Mastel Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Beth Mastel's NatureWorks LLC Experience December 1998 - October 2007
Job Scientist BioAnalytical Group Leader at Cargill BioTechnology R&D
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Cargill BioTechnology R&D   November 2007 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   December 1998 - October 2007

Skills
Quality Control, Fermentation, Microbiology, Biofuels, Gas Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, GMP, Technology Transfer, HPLC, Biotechnology, R&D, Chemistry

Education
The University of North Dakota   1993 — 1998
BS, Chemistry, Biology

Sam Cawa Sam Cawa Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Sam Cawa's NatureWorks LLC Experience November 2001 - July 2007
Job Sr. Sales Manager at DAK Americas LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
DAK Americas LLC  September 2011 - Present
Wellman, Inc.   June 2007 - September 2011
NatureWorks LLC   November 2001 - July 2007

Skills
Business Development, Sales, Polymers, Plastics, Resin, Product Development, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Extrusion, R&D, Six Sigma, Textiles, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Cross-functional Team...

Education
North Carolina State University   1984 — 1989
B.S., Textile Engineering

Grant Braasch Grant Braasch Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Grant Braasch's NatureWorks LLC Experience October 2004 - Present
Job Business Development Manager at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   October 2004 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   March 2003 - October 2004
NatureWorks LLC   1999 - 2003
Cargill  June 1996 - May 1999

Skills
Project Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Extrusion, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Thermoforming, Strategic Planning, Management, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Sales, Plastics, Team Building, Six Sigma, Market Development, Continuous Improvement, Start-ups

Education
Bethel University   1992 — 1996
Business, Accounting and Finance

Jack Starr Jack Starr Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jack Starr's NatureWorks LLC Experience 1997 - 2008
Job R&D Manager at Cargill
Industry Research
Experience
Cargill  March 2008 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   1997 - 2008
Abbott Labs  1992 - 1997

Skills
R&D, Process Simulation, Chemical Engineering, Biofuels, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Polymers, Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Fermentation, Commercialization, Design of Experiments, GMP, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development, Materials Science, Pilot Plant, Food Science, Biotechnology, HPLC, R

Education
University of California, Berkeley   1987 — 1992
PhD, Chemical Engineering

Iowa State University   1982 — 1987
BS, Chemical Engineering

LFCHS

Glenn Johnston Glenn Johnston Greater Denver Area Details
Glenn Johnston's NatureWorks LLC Experience March 1997 - April 2008
Job VP of Regulatory Affairs at Gevo Inc.
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Gevo Inc.  July 2009 - Present
Gevo Inc.  April 2008 - July 2009
NatureWorks LLC   March 1997 - April 2008
West Metro Fire & Rescue District   1990 - 2008
Cargill  2005 - 2007
Clariant  April 1992 - May 1997

Skills
European Union, R&D, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Awareness, FDA, Start-ups, Hazardous Waste..., Technology Transfer, EPA, Chemistry, ISO, Commercialization, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Lifesciences, GMP, HPLC, Business Strategy, Biochemistry, Renewable Energy, Organic Chemistry, Regulations, Polymers, Fermentation, UV/Vis, Biofuels

Education
St. Olaf College   1985 — 1989
B.A., Chemistry

Mora High School   1982 — 1985

Dana Herman Dana Herman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Dana Herman's NatureWorks LLC Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Treasury Manager at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   January 2013 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   October 2007 - December 2012
NatureWorks LLC   November 2001 - September 2007
Cargill  May 1995 - November 2001
Jackson National Life  May 1988 - May 1995

Skills
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Variance Analysis, Training, Accounting, Forecasting, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Internal Controls, SAP, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Project Management, Process Improvement

Education
University of Phoenix-Minneapolis/St Paul Campus   2012 — 2014
Finance

Briar Cliff University   1985 — 1987
Accounting

Michael T. Brown Michael T. Brown Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Michael T. Brown's NatureWorks LLC Experience 1999 - 2003
Job Infrastructure Consultant at RBA Consulting
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
RBA Consulting  December 2011 - Present
Faegre & Benson LLP  May 2009 - November 2011
Hennepin County  July 2005 - May 2009
BORN Information Services  1998 - 2005
NatureWorks LLC   1999 - 2003

Skills
Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware ESX, VMware, Lync Server 2010, Lync Server 2013, Microsoft SQL Server, vSphere, System Administration, Network Administration, Windows, Microsoft Technologies, Infrastructure, Virtualization, Powershell, Hyper-V, VMware Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Servers, Microsoft Servers, Group Policy, IT Management, Enterprise Architecture, Lync, Cloud Computing, Server Architecture, DNS, SCOM

Education
Trinity International University   1989 — 1993
BA, Psychology

Laura Babcock Laura Babcock Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Laura Babcock's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2001 - 2009
Job Director at Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)   January 2011 - Present
LMB Solutions Partnership, LLC   2009 - Present
University of Minnesota  January 2010 - December 2012
Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota  October 2009 - January 2011
NatureWorks LLC   2001 - 2009
Hercules Incorporated  1989 - 2000
Air Products and Chemicals  1988 - 1989

Skills
Polymers, Process Simulation, Program Management, Chemistry, Product Development, NMR, Process Improvement, Leadership, Materials Science, Team Leadership, Catalysis, Project Management, Chemical Engineering, Analysis, Business Development, Research, Manufacturing, Formulation, Commercialization, Inorganic Chemistry

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1983 — 1988
PhD, Inorganic Chemistry

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   1979 — 1983
BS, Chemistry

Carey Buckles Carey Buckles Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Carey Buckles's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2001 - March 2009
Job Plant Manager Virdia B2X at Stora Enso
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Stora Enso  April 2015 - Present
BP  April 2014 - March 2015
BP  February 2013 - March 2014
BP  July 2012 - December 2012
British Petroleum  September 2010 - July 2012
Verenium  September 2009 - September 2010
CA Buckles Consulting, LLC   June 2009 - September 2009
NatureWorks LLC   June 2001 - March 2009
The Dow Chemical Company  January 2001 - May 2001
The Dow Chemical Company  September 1999 - December 2000

Skills
Change Management, Six Sigma, Coaching, Strategy, Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Joint Ventures, Process Safety, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Optimization, Process Simulation, Start-ups, Factory, Biofuels, Gas, R&D, Upstream, Safety Management..., Polymers, Root Cause Analysis, EHS, Maintenance Management, Capital Projects, Chemical Engineering, HAZOP, Commissioning, Petrochemical, Lean Manufacturing, Petroleum, Energy, Refining, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Coatings, Materials, Mergers, Plant Operations, Plastics, Process Control, Project Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Plants, HAZOP Study, Operations Management, Biotechnology

Education
Mississippi State University   1978 — 1983
Mechanical Engineering

Copiah-Lincoln Community College   1978 — 1980
Associate of Science, Engineering

Nicholas Legendre Nicholas Legendre Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut Details
Nicholas Legendre's NatureWorks LLC Experience November 2008 - March 2009
Job Graduate Research Assistant & Doctoral Candidate
Industry Research
Experience
University of Connecticut  January 2011 - Present
University of Connecticut  September 2010 - May 2012
Pace Labs   July 2009 - August 2010
Aerotek Scientific  November 2008 - March 2009
NatureWorks LLC   November 2008 - March 2009
Pace Analytical at Draths Corporation   2009 - 2009
Draths Corporation  2009 - 2009
Braun Intertec  July 2005 - October 2008

Skills
Gas Chromatography, GC-MS, Chemistry, Laboratory, FACS analysis, Fluorescence Microscopy, Method Development, Spectrophotometry, Troubleshooting, Cell Culture, Multi-color Flow..., Immunohistochemistry, PCR, real-time PCR, Microscopy, Immunocytochemistry, Mouse Models, Mouse Handling, qPCR, RT-PCR

Education
University of Connecticut   2010 — 2015
PhD, Genetics

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2005
B.S., Chemistry

Jeff Kolstad Jeff Kolstad Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeff Kolstad's NatureWorks LLC Experience January 2001 - July 2011
Job Chief Scientist at Avantium Technologies
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Avantium Technologies   August 2011 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   January 2001 - July 2011

Education
Princeton University   1977 — 1983
Ph D, Chemical Engineering

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1973 — 1977
BS, Chemical Engineering

Shelby Hummel Shelby Hummel Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Shelby Hummel's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Student at Iowa State University
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   2005 - 2006

Education
Northwestern Health Sciences University   2010 — 2014
Doctorate of Chiropractic

Iowa State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Kinesiology & Health

Jim Hobbs Jim Hobbs Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jim Hobbs's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Executive Pastor at Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church  November 2013 - Present
Metabolix  August 2013 - October 2013
AmberWorks LLC   March 2012 - May 2013
BioAmber Inc.  March 2011 - March 2012
Streater Inc.   March 2010 - March 2011
NatureWorks LLC   2008 - 2009
NatureWorks LLC   2004 - 2008
NatureWorks LLC   2003 - 2004
NatureWorks LLC   2000 - 2003
Dow Chemical  1989 - 2000

Skills
Marketing, Start-ups, Product Management, Sales, Business Development, Market Research, Customer Service, Leadership, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Fundraising, Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategy, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, International Sales, P&L Management, Biofuels, International Business, Commercialization, Market Development, Polymers, Plastics, R&D

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
BBA

Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
MBA

Curtis Dean Curtis Dean Greater Omaha Area Details
Curtis Dean's NatureWorks LLC Experience October 2008 - Present
Job Environmental Engineer at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   October 2008 - Present
UOP LLC  1993 - 2008
Mobil Oil  March 1991 - July 1993
Mobil Oil Corporation  July 1989 - March 1991

Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Polymers, Process Simulation, Environmental Awareness, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental..., Chemistry, Plastics, Process Optimization, R&D, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Reaction Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   1986 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

Frank Diodato Frank Diodato Greater Boston Area Details
Frank Diodato's NatureWorks LLC Experience April 2010 - Present
Job Business Director, Durables at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   April 2010 - Present
Performance Polymers, Division of Univar USA   January 2000 - August 2009
Conferos   February 2000 - December 2003
Performance Polymers  February 1993 - February 2000
Ticona  January 1980 - February 1993

Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell   1973 — 1977
BS, Plastics Engineering

Brian Glasbrenner Brian Glasbrenner Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brian Glasbrenner's NatureWorks LLC Experience September 2008 - May 2010
Job Business and Market Development Food Service and Rigid Packaging at NatureWorks
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks  January 2014 - Present
H.B. Fuller Company   April 2010 - December 2013
NatureWorks LLC   September 2008 - May 2010
NatureWorks LLC   June 2006 - September 2007
HB Fuller  1988 - 2000

Skills
R&D, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Adhesives, Materials Science, Technology Transfer, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, R&D experience, Market Development, New Business Development, Business Planning, International Travel, International Marketing, Additives, Analytical Chemistry, Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, International Business, International Sales, Key Account Management, Lean Manufacturing, Market Research, Materials, Medical Devices, Organic Chemistry, P&L Management, Packaging, Polymer Chemistry, Polyurethane, Pricing, Process Optimization, Product Launch, Resin, Sales, Sales Management, Segmentation, Start-ups, Strategy

Education
U of MN   1988 — 1992
BS, Chemistry

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1983 — 1988
BS, Chemistry and Biology

Belit Flores Belit Flores Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Belit Flores's NatureWorks LLC Experience July 2000 - August 2003
Job R&D Chemist, Cargill Corn Milling North America
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Cargill - Corn Milling North America  August 2014 - Present
American Medical Systems  June 2014 - July 2014
Aerotek Scientific - Cargill, Corn Milling North America   July 2013 - May 2014
Aerotek Scientific - Cargill, Global Food Research   November 2012 - June 2013
Entegee  February 2012 - August 2012
Aerotek Scientific - Cargill, Global Food Research   September 2011 - November 2011
University of Minnesota, Molecular and Epidemiological Biomarker Research Lab   April 2006 - September 2011
TREND enterprises, Inc  November 2005 - April 2006
UnitedHealth Group  October 2003 - November 2005
NatureWorks, LLC  July 2000 - August 2003

Skills
Life Sciences, HPLC, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Mentoring, Academic Tutoring, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Assay Development, Lifesciences, Cell Culture, Laboratory, ELISA

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2005
B.S., Chemistry

University of Nebraska at Kearney   1997 — 1999
transferred, Chemistry

Hannes Kaestner Hannes Kaestner Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Hannes Kaestner's NatureWorks LLC Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Process Design Engineer
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   February 2012 - Present
JetE LLC   2010 - January 2012

Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Design, Process Simulation, Process Optimization, Engineering, R&D

Education
Technische Universität Berlin   2002 — 2008
Diplom-Ingenieur, Process / Chemical and Energy Engineering (Energie- und Verfahrenstechnik)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2007
Chemical Engineering

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour   2006 — 2007
Process / Chemical Engineering

Charissa Uemura Charissa Uemura Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Charissa Uemura's NatureWorks LLC Experience October 2006 - April 2007
Job Paralegal at Guyton Law Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Guyton Law Office   May 2008 - Present
Charissa Uemura Photography   1987 - Present
Best & Flanagan  April 2007 - February 2008
NatureWorks LLC   October 2006 - April 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Legal Research, Naturalization, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Immigration Issues, H-1B, Paralegals, Art, Public Relations, Legal Assistance, Editing, Research, Social Media, Photography

Education
Hamline University   2004 — 2006
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal/Legal Studies

Indiana University Bloomington   1985 — 1988
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism

Lawrence University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Robin Ney Robin Ney Greater Omaha Area Details
Robin Ney's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2000 - 2003
Job Sr. Process/Mechanical Engineer
Industry Food Production
Experience
Zachry Engineering  January 2012 - Present
ConAgra Foods  October 2009 - December 2011
AMEC  November 2006 - October 2009
AMG, Inc.   2003 - 2006
NatureWorks LLC   2000 - 2003
AMEC  1991 - 2000
Cargill  June 1991 - August 1991
Cargill  June 1990 - August 1990
Land O Lakes  1988 - 1990

Skills
Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Project Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Factory, Capital Projects, CAD, Feasibility Studies, Six Sigma, AutoCAD, Process Control, Mechanical Engineering, Commissioning, P&ID, Automation, Pumps

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1986 — 1991
BS, Agricultural Engineering

William Suehr William Suehr Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
William Suehr's NatureWorks LLC Experience May 2009 - Present
Job Chief Operating Officer at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   May 2009 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   January 2008 - March 2009
NatureWorks LLC   2005 - 2008
NatureWorks LLC   2003 - 2005
The Dow Chemical Company  2001 - March 2003
Union Carbide  1996 - 2001
Union Carbide  1992 - 1996
Union Carbide  1987 - 1992

Skills
Process Simulation, Commercialization, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Project Management, Six Sigma, Polymers, Product Development, Plastics, R&D, Process Improvement, Energy, Renewable Energy, Biofuels, Leadership, Technology Transfer, Extrusion, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Design of Experiments, Materials Science, Chemistry, Coatings

Education
Penn State University   1983 — 1987
BS, Chemical Engineering

Ann Brearley Ann Brearley Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ann Brearley's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Biostatistician at University of Minnesota
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Minnesota  2008 - Present
Medtronic  June 2007 - September 2007
NatureWorks LLC   2001 - 2003
DuPont  1989 - 2001
Argonne National Laboratory  1986 - 1989

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2008
MS, Biostatistics

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1981 — 1986
PhD, Analytical Chemistry

St. Olaf College   1977 — 1981
BA, Chemistry

Terry Doll Terry Doll Greater Omaha Area Details
Terry Doll's NatureWorks LLC Experience 2009 - Present
Job Principal Process Chemist at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   2009 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   2007 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   2004 - 2007
Cargill Dow Polymers   2002 - 2004
Cargill  1994 - 2002
Cargill  1992 - 1994
Valspar  June 1990 - September 1990

Skills
Polymers, Coatings, GC-FID, HPLC, Ion Exchange, Plastics, Pilot Plant, Process Optimization, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, R&D, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Extrusion, Materials Science

Education
North Dakota State University   1987 — 1991
Bachelors, Chemistry - P&C option

Mandan High School   1983 — 1987

Brad Witt, MBA, CPA, CMA Brad Witt, MBA, CPA, CMA Toronto, Canada Area Details
Brad Witt, MBA, CPA, CMA's NatureWorks LLC Experience September 2000 - March 2004
Job Professor at Humber College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Humber College  July 2007 - Present
Husky Injection Molding Systems  January 2006 - July 2007
Dow Chemical  March 2004 - January 2006
NatureWorks LLC   September 2000 - March 2004
Dow Chemical  January 1988 - August 2000

Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Investments, Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Analysis, Microsoft Word, Financial Risk, Finance, Leadership, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Time Management

Education
Central Michigan University   1996 — 1998
MBA, Finance

Wilfrid Laurier University

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
CPA,CMA, Accounting

Marc Meyers Marc Meyers Greater Chicago Area Details
Marc Meyers's NatureWorks LLC Experience Account ExecutiveDow ChemicalJanuary 1994 - January 2001
Job Business Development Manager at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   Account ExecutiveDow ChemicalJanuary 1994 - January 2001

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business   1964 — 1969
BS Mktg

Rod Schmidt Rod Schmidt Greater Omaha Area Details
Rod Schmidt's NatureWorks LLC Experience May 2008 - January 2013
Job Procurement and Sourcing Lead at NatureWorks
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks  January 2013 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   May 2008 - January 2013

Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Accounting, Performance Management, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Budgets, Strategic Planning, JD Edwards

Education
Tekamah Herman High School   1985 — 1992

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Jeramy Spicer Jeramy Spicer Greater Salt Lake City Area Details
Jeramy Spicer's NatureWorks LLC Experience March 2003 - May 2007
Job Surface Manager at OCI Chemical
Industry Chemicals
Experience
OCI Chemical  February 2014 - Present
OCI Chemical  October 2012 - February 2014
OCI Chemical  February 2008 - October 2012
NatureWorks LLC   March 2003 - May 2007
OCI Chemical  March 2001 - April 2003

Skills
Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Safety Management..., P&ID, Process Engineering, Operations Management, Factory, Plant Operations, Continuous Improvement, Process Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Polymers, Mineral Processing, Distillation, PSM, EHS, Coatings, Process Simulation, Process Control, Commissioning, HAZOP, Plant Maintenance, Metallurgy, ISO, Chemical Processing, Maintenance Management, Process Safety...

Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Mary Babaya Mary Babaya Elk River, Minnesota Details
Mary Babaya's NatureWorks LLC Experience July 2008 - February 2009
Job Human Resources Consultant DEED
Industry Human Resources
Experience
DEED  February 2012 - Present
DEED  September 2009 - February 2012
NatureWorks LLC   July 2008 - February 2009

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2008 — 2011
Masters in Science, Health & Human Service Administration

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management

Teddy Hutchinson Teddy Hutchinson Omaha, Nebraska Details
Teddy Hutchinson's NatureWorks LLC Experience March 2012 - December 2014
Job Reliability Engineer at Omaha Public Power District
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Omaha Public Power District  December 2014 - Present
NatureWorks LLC   March 2012 - December 2014
Omaha Public Power District  January 2004 - March 2012

Education
Iowa State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering

IHS

Mepuka Kessy Mepuka Kessy Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Mepuka Kessy's NatureWorks LLC Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Research Assistant at University of Minnesota
Industry Chemicals
Experience
University of Minnesota  June 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota  September 2011 - January 2014
NatureWorks LLC   June 2013 - August 2013
Dow Chemical  September 2012 - December 2012
Dow Chemical  May 2012 - August 2012

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2014
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Minor Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Senior

Eric Meierdierks Eric Meierdierks Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Eric Meierdierks's NatureWorks LLC Experience October 2001 - Present
Job Materials Characterization Chemist at NatureWorks LLC
Industry Plastics
Experience
NatureWorks LLC   October 2001 - Present
Cessna Aircraft Company  January 1999 - March 2001
Becker Underwood  1999 - 2001

Skills
Plastics, Polymers, Extrusion, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, Product Development, Process Engineering, R&D, Characterization, Coatings, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Design of Experiments, Cross-functional Team..., Process Simulation, Polymer Chemistry

Education
University of Iowa   1988 — 1994
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemisty

Ames High

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