Developer of biofuel and biochemical processes. Scale-up of technology from lab to pilot and demonstration size in support of process validation and project financing. Engineered and constructed seven pilot/demonstration facilities to date. Developed proprietary process to produce biofuels and biochemicals from Algae. Developing value-added processes to upgrade crude glycerol.www.montecristoengdev.com

Responsible for development and management of Biomass to SynFuels projects ranging from Pilot through Commercial Scale Refineries.Additionally responsible for establishment of feedstock strategies and contracts.Development of off-take contracts, and permitting activities to support project finance.Oversight of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractors for construction and commissioning of Refineries.

Managing the transition from laboratory scale to pilot scale of the company's patented high temperature biomass gasification technology and then scaling to a 100 ton per day demonstration facility.Responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction of a 4000 bpd commercial scale Natural Gas to Gasoline Project.

Developer of "world's first" continuous, catalyst-free biodiesel process utilizing Supercritical Methanol. Experienced with the production of biodiesel from a wide range of feedstocks including Acid Oils, Algae, and Jatropha. International biodiesel refinery construction and commissioning experience. Developer of a modular process for the production of Levulinic and Formic Acid from carbohydrates (sugar, starch, and cellulose).

Founder and developer of Beatrice Biodiesel. Responsible for engineering and construction of facility. Also functioned as Managing Director of Beatrice Biodiesel LLC and Advisory Board Member to Agri-Energy Limited (Australia) and Central European Biofuels.