Experience

Roechling Industrial North America

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  -Develop thermoplastics markets in semiconductor, electronics and fluid handling -Develop thermoplastics markets in semiconductor, electronics and fluid handling



Evonik

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Business Development Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  -Delivered forecasting models for long term growth of polyamide into automotive market-Developed market studies directed at strategic business targets (i.e., extruded polyamide components in internal combustion engine & electric vehicles) -Supported Regional Marketing and Sales for auto polyamide by providing market intelligence, investigated assigned markets or applications. Established and defined market information including competing products, technologies, and companies, market size, growth, profitability, product specifications, customer needs, etc.-Implemented the networking strategy that supports the generation of new sales opportunities. Identified and participated in relevant conferences, business & technical seminars, trade meetings, etc. to make new contacts and identify new business development opportunities Show less

• Sr Technology/ Business Development Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

  -Identified new markets to position business for future growth-Had technical responsibility for silane additives for adhesives, plastics, fillers and fiber glass-Provided leadership to direct reports with emphasis on enhancing customer intimacy and innovation contribution to market strategy-Led technology initiatives in new business areas and market trends-Led and developed the global Semiconductor Competency Center

• Global Technology Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2020

  -Led global commercialization of silicon materials for traditional (i.e. composites) and Hi-Tech (i.e. Printed Circuit Board) markets-Successfully delivered products (with multiple product launches) to current and new markets and surpassed business targets-Worked with Marketing to establish short/long range strategy-Developed multiple strategic collaborations with customers, industrial partners & Evonik business lines-Traveled to European, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese & Taiwanese customers to provide our unique selling proposition, promote products and trouble-shoot application/production issues-Executed our IP strategy for products, processes and applications & have submitted multiple german patent applications (see patent section below)-Transferred technology from lab/pilot scale to production in Germany, Spain and China-Responsible for global tech service (EU, Asia & NAFTA), product & application technology team – 5 direct reports Germany Show less

• NAFTA Technology Manager

  • May 2013 - Mar 2017

  Responsible for Evonik Organosilane Technology for the following market segments: Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Plastics & Fillers and Fiber Glass.Other Significant Activities:-Establish Collaborations (NDA, JDA, MT Agreement) with Stakeholders (e.g. Key Accounts and Universities) to Develop Solutions and/or Products that Provide Value to Both Parties-Responsible for Application Technology Teams in New Jersey and Michigan-Have Competency in Adhesives & Sealants (1k/2k, Epoxies, Acrylics, PUDs, Latex, SMP/SPUR, Hot Melts, PSA), Coatings (Architectural, Industrial, Refinish & Marine), Fiberglass (Insulation and Composites), Plastics (Xlinked PE, Rigid & Flexible PVC, Plastisols, PU), Pigments (Organic & Inorganic), Oilfield Chemicals (Proppants and Anti-Scale), Semiconductor (CVD and CMP), Silicone Rubber (Addition, Condensation & Peroxide) Show less



Oxy

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Director

  • Sep 2007 - 2013

  -Responsible for Product/ Process Development of Polyols, Epoxy Resins and Polyurethanes for Coatings/ Adhesives and Tire Markets -Strong commercialization focus with PUD Adhesive and Phenolic Tire Resin brought to market -Worked with Legal to Maintain Awareness of IP Landscape and Regulatory (TSCA & REACH) -Under NDA, Initiated Technology Exchanges -Responsible for Product/ Process Development of Polyols, Epoxy Resins and Polyurethanes for Coatings/ Adhesives and Tire Markets -Strong commercialization focus with PUD Adhesive and Phenolic Tire Resin brought to market -Worked with Legal to Maintain Awareness of IP Landscape and Regulatory (TSCA & REACH) -Under NDA, Initiated Technology Exchanges



Biggs Organic Technologies

• Product Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Sep 2007

  -Responsible for Silicon, Fluorine and Heterocyclic Product Innovations -Performed Market Analysis and Developed Strategies for Adhesives & Sealants (1K & 2K Epoxies, Urethanes, Acrylics, Silicones, SMPs and SPURs) -Piloted (5-50 kgs) Novel Polysiloxanes for Coatings and Personal Care Markets -Continued to Provide Biggs Organic Technologies’ Customers with Silicone & Heterocyclic Materials -Responsible for Silicon, Fluorine and Heterocyclic Product Innovations -Performed Market Analysis and Developed Strategies for Adhesives & Sealants (1K & 2K Epoxies, Urethanes, Acrylics, Silicones, SMPs and SPURs) -Piloted (5-50 kgs) Novel Polysiloxanes for Coatings and Personal Care Markets -Continued to Provide Biggs Organic Technologies’ Customers with Silicone & Heterocyclic Materials



Clariant

• Switzerland
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Director

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  -Had P/L Responsibility-Responsible for contract R&D for big and virtual pharm-Sixteen Reports (Technician to PhD Chemists)

• Product Development Manager

  • 1997 - 2000

  -Expanded Product Portfolio with Innovative Materials-Delivered Process Optimization for Capacity Expansion-Generated patents (aminopolysiloxanes) with significant impact on turn over.



Dow Performance Silicones

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Development Chemist

  • Apr 1994 - Mar 1997

  Developed Organosilicone Products for the Personal Care Market & Author of Four Dow Corning Patents Developed Organosilicone Products for the Personal Care Market & Author of Four Dow Corning Patents