NatureWorks LLC
Industry: Chemical manufacturing company
DescriptionNatureWorks 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NatureWorks LLC 2005 - 2006
Education
Northwestern Health Sciences University 2010 — 2014
Doctorate of Chiropractic
Iowa State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Kinesiology & Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NatureWorks LLC Account ExecutiveDow ChemicalJanuary 1994 - January 2001
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1964 — 1969
BS Mktg
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
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
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
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
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
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