David Tull Email & Phone Number

United States

Responsible for new product development covering technologies including Glucaric Acid, Bio-MEG, Bio-based Oxo Alcohols, Bio-Acrylates, Bio-Ethylene Oxide, and Reformate technologies. • Collaborated with DuPont to commercialize FDME (Furan Dicarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester) a novel monomer that will be used in PET resins to improve barrier the barrier properties of PET (water and soda) bottles; and led the marketing effort to find develop alternate end uses outside of packaging. • Worked with bio-Ethyl Acetate technology company, Greenyug, leading to the first commercial operation at ADM’s Columbus, Nebraska ethanol facility. It is currently under construction with completion scheduled for 2018.• Identified two large market opportunities for the use of Glucaric Acid, as a non-phosphate corrosion inhibitor for water treatment applications, and a chelating agent for “Down-Hole” fracking applications.• Developed the original marketing plan for bio-PG (Propylene Glycol) which eventually led to the first commercial PG facility in North America, currently operating in Decatur, IL and the only viable bio-PG facility operating worldwide.

Plymouth, Ma

Negotiated purchase of Dow Chemical’s industrial ethanol business in 2002. Worked two years with Dow organization to transition Dow Chemical out of business while building ADM infrastructure of DSP’s and distribution. Served as key business contact for all direct customers worldwide. Built customer service, technical service, and sales team to handle transition. Functioned as commercial manager for this business for twelve years.• Oversaw business transition from break-even to a substantial contributor during the first three years of operation.• Converted 90% of Dow's customers over to ADM moving customers from synthetic to fermentation based ethanol.• Managed all commercial aspects of ADM's Industrial Ethanol business generating consistent earnings throughout the last ten years that I managed this business.• Recognized for industrial ethanol business becoming "Gold Standard" for performance with company’s Evolution Chemicals™ business.• Established ADM as a leader in marketplace for industrial ethanol.

Canton, Ma

Oversaw all sales and marketing activities in North and South America for small, privately held, specialty emulsion polymer company. Directed product development, technical service, and promotional activities involving all aspects of business. Reorganized sales department and sales channels. Managed purchasing of all key raw materials worldwide (North America and Europe) including worldwide supply contracts from all monomer suppliers. Led strategic planning, budgeting, and logistical analysis. Negotiated technology license and marketing agreement with BASF S.A. increasing bottom line and expanding market presence in South America.

Danbury, Ct

Oversaw worldwide sales and marketing including direct involvement in all major account negotiations worldwide. Supervised all marketing channels and trading partners worldwide. Oversaw profits of $20,000,000 per year for industrial ethanol business. Recognized as focal point for key supply partnerships involving ethanol with Pectin Arabia and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Served as board member of “World Ethanol” JV with ADM. Managed negotiations leading to new “World Ethanol” agreement with ADM resulting in joint cooperative expansion of ADM’s Peoria, Illinois facility.