World Class Leader in all Carbon Composite Wheel Barrels for the automotive OEM aftermarket. Formulated and manufactured to high engineering standards.Emergent carbon fiber barrels overcome the physical limitations associated with rotating automotive wheels. Emergent’s carbon fiber barrel reduces the rotating mass in the most performance impacting area of the wheel, the perimeter. Emergent’s lower wheel perimeter mass reduces the:Polar moment of inertia, lowering the energy required to accelerate and decelerate the wheel.Gyroscopic forces, inherent with a spinning wheel which affects steering feel.Unsprung mass, reducing tire load fluctuation resulting in improved handling and traction.Fuel economy and emissions.Lightweight Emergent carbon fiber barrels can improve vehicle fuel and emissions performance.

Conduct analyses of carbon/ develop in-house ASTM testing.Setup and operational verification of new GC/MS and HPLC systems.Established testing protocols and subsequent data for monolithic carbon.Assist in the development of adhesive selection of autoclavable medical devices.Help facilitate Intrinsic’s successful entry into aerospace.

Collaborate with Zyvex Technologies R&D in Columbus Ohio, along with sales and manufacturing partners to generate $500K to $10 million annual sales of carbon nanotube enhanced composite and adhesive products.Formulation, development, and manufacturing of carbon nanotube containing composites and adhesives. Implementation of KenteraTM carbon nanotube masterbatches, ZyLerTM and ZySerTM to create property enhanced thermoset products.o Core Product Formulation, Process, and Commercialization Development: Epoxy Prepregs: ArovexTM 180, ArovexTM 250, ArovexTM 350, ArovexTM SC, ArovexTM HT Epoxy Adhesives (2K): EpovexTM 100, EpovexTM 100P, EpovexTM 300, ZNT-Fuse  Epoxy Laminating (2K): EpovexTM 200 (low viscosity, four set-up variations) AroplyTM Film Adhesives: AroplyTM 250, AroplyTM 350 AroplyTM RFI (resin film infusion): AroplyTM 250 RFI, AroplyTM 350 RFIo Aerospace – Nacelle Lining (ArovexTM350), composite technology for the next generation of aircraft. Increased fracture toughness mechanics for greater wear against weather.o Automotive - EpovexTM adhesives and snap cure composites (ArovexTM350SC) for fast production.o Automotive After Market - AroplyTM 350 RFI for Carbon Composite Wheelso Marine - ArovexTM180 for 17 meter hulls requiring low temperature curing on low cost tooling.o Sporting Goods – Bike wheels and Lacrosse Shafts utilizing ArovexTM250 for superior toughness.Dispersion processing techniques of carbon nanotubes for epoxy and thermosetting matrices. Composite processing development of carbon nanotube containing prepregs.Technical liaison between toll resin and prepreg manufacturers.Technology and Manufacturing Transfer to Global and Domestic Partners.Manager of Zyvex Technologies, South Dakota Branch, at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Direct supervision of one full-time Material Engineer and three part-time Mechanical Engineer interns.

Leadership Circle Award 2004 and 2005 over $3 million annual sales.2006 and 2007 over $2 million annual sales.Management owner of five residential/rental units.Co-founder and owner of Ponce De Leon Investments LLC.

Technical, product development, and marketing of existing and new adhesive technology. Development with OEM' s of adhesive application equipment. Formulated and developed numerous thermosetting products for aerospace, defense, electronics, filters, woodworking, and general assembly industries (including one and two part epoxies, polyurethanes, and moisture curing hot melts). Received an Outstanding Performance Award, a Technical Innovation Award, a Technical Achievement Award, and three promotions during my tenure at H.B. Fuller.

Now part of Cytec. Developed numerous prepreg composite systems primarily for aerospace and defense industries. Worked on the characterization and quality of PMR-15 polyimide resin prepregs. Established a full polymer characterization laboratory including HPLC, rheology, thermal analysis (DSC, TMA, TGA) and FTIR. Received the annual Ferro Corporation Weaver Award in 1986 for recognition for work in polymer characterization.