ACE Laboratories is an ISO /IEC 17025: 2017 accredited independent laboratory providing expert testing and development services to the elastomer industry. We service a global customer base from our world class laboratory located in Ravenna, Ohio. We are equipped with an experienced team, innovative testing equipment and a passion to service the customer. Whether it is testing to specifications, formulation development, environmental compliancy analysis, reverse engineering, raw material analysis or other technical need, your team of Rubber Nerds® has you covered. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ace-laboratories.com.

Executive Manager for multi site operations in Ravenna and Mogadore Ohio. Direct manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering and technical operations of the company with full P&L responsibility.• Managed launch of new organic mixing line adding 60% additional capacity to organization• Managed installation and launch of silicone mixing plant located in Mogadore, Ohio• Managed the launch of new technical center in Mogadore, Ohio• Managed restructuring of departmental management team• Created and implemented P3 Way (cultural program)• Created site Steering Team and metrics structure to guide direction of the organization • Improved productivity throughput by 30%• Part of executive management team that executed rebranding of company image to P3• Implemented University of Akron Chemical Engineering COOP program• Managed international supply negotiations

Ex-Pat Position in UK• Managed the launch of Edgetech UK’s silicone manufacturing operation in Conventry, England• Managed the startup of silicone mixing operation at supplier to provide material to Edgetech’s pilot silicone extrusion operation • Manage Technical and Quality for European business • Improved production efficiencies by 20% over standard BOM rate• Coordinated the implementation of ISO 9001 2003• Coordinated site CSTB audit preparation• Managed Operations and Quality Organizational Structuring • Implemented Site ERP System • Implemented site Quality Returns (Q-Track) System• Implemented LEAN purchasing systems using KANBAN, consolidated invoicing, blanket orders, and pull systems• Streamlined all freight transportation with new freight contracts and systems• Implemented JIT and KANBAN manufacturing scheduling processes• Launched silicone product extrusion line at UK facility• Liaised with key supplier on multiple compound improvements for silicone and EPDM compounds • Hired and oversaw training of key site personal

Manage and develope key new development projects and product launches. Enhanced product developments resulting in a $4 million annual savings. Managed Scrap Reduction Team resulting in a 10% reduction in product scrap ($300k annual savings). Material developments and qualifications allowing a $1 million annual savings on material cost