Alan N WaltonDirector, Innovation and Technology, Filtration Division, Porex CorporationEducation and Professional status:B.Sc. (honors) Mechanical EngineeringC.Eng. (Chartered Engineer) with Institute of Mechanical Engineers (UK)Eur. Ing. (European Federation of National Engineering Associations FEANI)Master’s Business Administration (MBA)History at Porex (USA):2005 to present - Director, Innovation and Technology, Filtration Division2001 to 2004 - Director, Research and Development - Process Design Group2000 to 2001 - Director, Product DevelopmentHistory at Sintair Ltd. (UK):1996 to 2000 - Managing Director (acquired by Porex Technologies Inc. in 1996).1993 to 1996 - Technical ManagerCareer Summary:More than 20 years experience in the porous plastics industry, working in product and process development, technical and general management, and R&D. Developed product designs, manufacturing equipment and methods.Previously held positions, engineering development and management in the underwater engineering industry based mainly in Aberdeen, Scotland. Specialized in the design of remotely operated and automated equipment for subsea oil and gas and military applications. Employers included companies that were variously joint ventures, divisions and subsidiaries of Vickers, Brown & Root, Halliburton, BP, Taylor Diving and Salvage, and Smit.