Ian Bishop
President/CFO/Shareholder at Elemental Recycling, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Elemental Recycling, LLC
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President/CFO/Shareholder
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Apr 2019 - Present
Houston, Tx Changing the face of recycling. We have a single step proprietary process that recycles plastics and tires into high purity graphene and hydrogen with no waste stream and is CO2e neutral.
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CFO
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Oct 2008 - Mar 2019
Houston, Texas Area • Co-developed patented process to recycle plastics and tire materials into 99.95% high-purity hydrogen and graphite, and potentially graphene, for commercial use. • Can recycle CO2 into high purity graphite/graphene. can generate net income from CO2 recycling. • Collaborated with the University of Houston and University of Texas teams to research and validate the recycling process, delivering process evidence to potential clients and suppliers. • Developed and led capital raising… Show more • Co-developed patented process to recycle plastics and tire materials into 99.95% high-purity hydrogen and graphite, and potentially graphene, for commercial use. • Can recycle CO2 into high purity graphite/graphene. can generate net income from CO2 recycling. • Collaborated with the University of Houston and University of Texas teams to research and validate the recycling process, delivering process evidence to potential clients and suppliers. • Developed and led capital raising initiative by targeting angel investors, VCs and corporate investment groups. • Presented research findings and buy-side/sale-side due diligence. Show less
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Contract CFO
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2015 - 2016
Houston, Texas Area • Organized and rebuilt ten years of financial statements to prepare the company for liquidity event and change of ownership. • Established financial management system to maintain the integrity of company business. • Ensured internal financial statements were GAAP compliant. • Implemented new depreciation schedules, revenue & cost allocations and financial processes. • Installed asset and job tracking systems to maintain the status of 70+ pieces of project equipment. •… Show more • Organized and rebuilt ten years of financial statements to prepare the company for liquidity event and change of ownership. • Established financial management system to maintain the integrity of company business. • Ensured internal financial statements were GAAP compliant. • Implemented new depreciation schedules, revenue & cost allocations and financial processes. • Installed asset and job tracking systems to maintain the status of 70+ pieces of project equipment. • Re-established banking relationship with Comerica to obtain optimal loans and reduce collateral. Show less
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CFO
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2012 - 2014
Houston, TX • Analyzed financial reports detailing assets, liabilities and revenue, in order to summarize the current and projected financial position in accordance with GAAP and company policy. • Interviewed, hired and trained a cross-functional team. Directed the team in financial functions, including AR/AP, job costing and asset tracking. • Managed banking and insurance company relationships. Reported financials to financial institutions, sub-debt lenders and shareholders. Maintained GAAP… Show more • Analyzed financial reports detailing assets, liabilities and revenue, in order to summarize the current and projected financial position in accordance with GAAP and company policy. • Interviewed, hired and trained a cross-functional team. Directed the team in financial functions, including AR/AP, job costing and asset tracking. • Managed banking and insurance company relationships. Reported financials to financial institutions, sub-debt lenders and shareholders. Maintained GAAP compliance with internal financial statements. • Performed accounting reporting and functions while collaborating with the CPA firm. Prepared month-end and year-end closing journal entries, monthly accruals and reconciled balance sheet accounts. • Structured debt, sub debt and equity for acquisition of Technology Lubricants. Planned and established Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable policies. • Directed installation of new IT system, including network, security, servers, hardware and software features. • Created and implemented company’s policies & procedures to establish clearly defined roles, sound business infrastructure and consistent operational procedures. Show less
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Viridis Terra, LLC
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Environmental Services
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CFO
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2009 - 2011
Houston, TX • Developed pricing model and marketing plan for proprietary product to reduce wastewater treatment plant power usage by 70% and reduce treatment process by 20%. • Co-designed project plan budget and timeline for installation, reporting findings to city council. • Managed client, suppliers, banks and insurance reporting to maintain financial reporting and functions as well as support research & design. •Collaborated with Presswood Engineering to install structure into the wastewater… Show more • Developed pricing model and marketing plan for proprietary product to reduce wastewater treatment plant power usage by 70% and reduce treatment process by 20%. • Co-designed project plan budget and timeline for installation, reporting findings to city council. • Managed client, suppliers, banks and insurance reporting to maintain financial reporting and functions as well as support research & design. •Collaborated with Presswood Engineering to install structure into the wastewater treatment plant. Show less
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CFO
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2002 - 2008
Houston, TX • Structured and placed financing for acquisition of a public company’s division, resulting in formation of Main Lane Industries, LLC. • Directed financial and human resources functions for a highway & road construction with revenues of $11M with 100+ employees. • Established financial management system and optimized Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable processes. Revenue increased by 120% • Oversaw audit activities of financial statements for 7 years and ensured financial… Show more • Structured and placed financing for acquisition of a public company’s division, resulting in formation of Main Lane Industries, LLC. • Directed financial and human resources functions for a highway & road construction with revenues of $11M with 100+ employees. • Established financial management system and optimized Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable processes. Revenue increased by 120% • Oversaw audit activities of financial statements for 7 years and ensured financial statements were GAAP certified. • Delivered month-end and year-end closing journal entries, monthly accruals and reconciled balance sheet accounts. • Analyzed financial reports detailing assets, liabilities and revenue to report current and projected financial position. Show less
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CFO/Co-Founder
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1998 - 2002
Houston, TX Project finance for infrastructure projects
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VP Corporate and International Finance
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1995 - 1998
Houston, TX Corporate finance function for clients including trade finance and debt placement
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International Financial Consultant
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1992 - 1995
Houston, TX
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International Finacial Consultant
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1988 - 1990
London, England Financial services firm working with small and middle market companies in London, The UK and Europe
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Associate/Financial Analyst
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1982 - 1988
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Education
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University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Finance -
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics