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Des Plaines, Il, Us

Independent, 500-employee, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that performs R&D, consulting, training and program management related to developing, scaling, and deploying energy transition solutions (spanning supply, delivery and end-use). GTI Energy’s objectives include improving energy efficiency, safety, reliability and affordability. GTI Energy has 1,400+ patents and 50+ active patent licensees, and operates 250,000+ sq.ft. of specialized laboratory facilities. As Director - UTD Operations, I manage UTD's operations, meetings and communications, and oversee GTI Energy’s functional departments of Contract Management, Accounting and IP Administration as they serve UTD. Utilization Technology Development, NFP ("UTD") is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization of 20 participating utilities that serve more than 33 million natural gas customers in North America. UTD develops and demonstrates high efficiency, low-emission, and economical end-use technologies spanning residential, commercial, industrial and transportation industries. See www.utd-co.org for more info.As Senior Institute Engineer, I advance GTI Energy’s research, development and commercialization of innovative energy transition solutions and technologies. I'm also a Subject Matter Expert on cryogenics including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and liquid hydrogen, serving private and governmental clients. Examples include leading four U.S. DOT PHMSA-funded research projects focused on LNG: Process Safety Management (PSM); hazard mitigation measures; Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs); and component failure rates.

Not-for-profit 501(c)(6) applied scientific research organization of 20 participating utilities that serve more than 33 million natural gas customers in North America, and is managed by GTI Energy. UTD develops and demonstrates high efficiency, low-emission, and economical end-use technologies spanning residential, commercial, industrial and transportation industries. See www.utd-co.org for more info.

Evanston, Il, Us

Privately-held technology innovation and development firm that is a global leader in the new field of integrated computational materials engineering (ICME), with 4 commercially-available materials and 50+ patents issued or pending. During my employment the company: increased revenues 60+% and diversified its clientele; launched 3 new materials commercially; significantly advanced the application of its licensed materials in aerospace, defense, energy, motorsports and other markets; and added ~8 patented materials to its new product pipeline, developed primarily by the awards of many government research grants. In 2017 QuesTek received the prestigious Tibbetts Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration at a White House ceremony, in recognition for the innovation, tech transfer and business impact that QuesTek generated from receiving $30+ million in 93 SBIR project awards during 2001-16.I sold and marketed QuesTek’s licensed materials in coordination with production licensees, and worked directly with end-user customers and prospects. Obtained new customers and positioned company through direct outreach, new website, new PPC advertising, technical articles and presentations, trade shows, product and company collateral, press communications and other marcom. Developed commercialization strategies, market research, entry point applications, and relationships with partners, licensees and customers for new products developed under SBIR and other government grants. Supported patenting strategies and coordinated trademark IP. Managed one Sales Engineer.

Chicago, Il, Us

Privately-held engineering, architecture, construction and interior design firm with ~250 employees and offices in USA, Poland and Romania.I opened doors into many Fortune 500 and other leading companies across the U.S., which resulted in RFPs for Epstein to design or build: manufacturing plants, chemical process plants, and distribution centers in the U.S., China, Poland and Mexico; interior office, R&D and retail spaces; new design center; ultra-luxury hotel, residential and retail building; and also RFPs for master-planning and site selection services for mission critical data centers, food processing plants, etc.

Houston, Texas, Us

Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company that had 40,000 employees working in 70+ countries and $10+ billion annual sales. Licensed technologies and provided turnkey design-build process plants, terminals and structures for: oil & gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG); power generation; chemicals/petrochemicals; water/wastewater; metals/mining; aerospace; others. Integrated into McDermott since May 2018. I delivered results in many business areas (examples below), with rising responsibilities:• Director of Corporate Marketing (2001-03)• Regional Sales Mgr. (2000-01)• Business Dev. Mgr. (1994-99)• Senior Engr. (1992-94)• Research Program Mgr. (1989-92)• Business Dev. Engr. (1987-89)• Design Engr. (1984, 1986)• Field Engr. (1985)• Research Engr. (1982-84)• Sales • Led 4-person sales team that sold design/build process facilities and vessels, and increased sales 280% yr-over-yr. Sold $10+ million ammonia storage terminal. Received selection for $10+ million satellite thermal/vacuum test facility award. Increased sales of LIN/LOX/LAR cryogenic tanks nationwide.• Engineering • Designed/co-designed thermal and mechanical systems for process/cryogenic terminals and equipment, e.g. the liquefier and key components for $20+ million, world’s-first plant to produce high-purity LNG as motor fuel (100,000 GPD; Willis, TX), and invented systems to fill LNG-fueled vehicles.• R&D/Commercialization/IP • Led/co-led creation, development and commercialization of Strata-Therm® thermal energy storage demand side management product, and SoCool™ patent acquisition. Led 4-person R&D team to develop novel air conditioning system. Awarded nine U.S. patents.• Marketing • Led in-house team to re-position CB&I after it acquired five subsidiaries. Strategically analyzed markets, competitors, and technology transfer opportunities. With team, developed integrated global marcom collateral, new website, new corporate brand identity, technical articles, etc.

Master Of Business Administration, With Honors

Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, With High Honors

Engineering Curriculum