Rob Torres, Phd, Mba Email & Phone Number

Irving, Texas, Us

Direct all aspects of business operations and manage all P&L responsibility for multiple departments in two locations. Manage and direct all chemical operational aspects of WF6 and other fluorine based products, UHP Equipment, Purification, Analytical Laboratory, and R&D. Manage R&D budget and resources while directing activities for senior and junior research scientists in different technical areas. Developed new products in Electronics Market in areas of gases, molecules, new semiconductor process development, semiconductor gas packages/delivery equipment, gas purification/abatement. Also developed new IP and products in area of Additive Manufacturing via purification and powder recondition equipment in addition to IP development in semiconductor process equipment.Developing multiple new gas products and multiple new UHP equipment products in last 18 months.Key VP & General Manager Responsibilities:• Interacted with a senior level executives in Matheson to provide business plans and growth strategies that resulted in significant improvement to the revenue and operating income of the business unit. • Full responsibility for all business aspects including: Financial, Business Development, Marketing, Operations and development of new operations in other geographies, coordination with NSHD Corporate R&D, Manufacturing and development of new manufacturing in other geographies, legal issues, intellectual property, and compliance.

Irving, Texas, Us

Manage all P&L responsibility and all aspects of business operations of Matheson's new business area named Frontier Purification Technology (FPT). As VP and GM I am responsible to implement growth strategies via mergers and acquisitions, derive new revenue from new products & new technologies, and organically grow existing multi-million dollar product lines. Expansion of revenue and profit will also occur by expansion into new geographical markets such as China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Frontier Purification Technology (FPT) primary Mission for Matheson and TNSC (our parent company) is to create new and differentiated purification and separation business that will result in aggressive and significant growth. New products and new partnerships are underway in FPT. Markets of emphasis include petrochemicals and refining, Oil & Gas, desulfurization, industrial filtration, municipal water treatment, and large scale membrane separations and purification. Key VP & General Manager Responsibilities:• Interact with a senior level executives in Matheson and TNSC (Japan) to provide business plans and growth strategies that result in significant improvement to the revenue and operating income of the business unit. • Work closely with other Matheson, TNSC (parent company), and TNSC affiliates regarding manufacturing plans, goals, M&A/JV prospects, and future product innovations.• Develop and manage budgeting and budget execution with a focus on product costs and margins.• Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives.• As VP and GM will have responsibility for all business aspects including: FinanceBusiness DevelopmentMarketingOperations and development of new operations in other geographiesR&D and coordination with Matheson Corporate R&DManufacturing and development of new manufacturing in other geographiesEngineeringLegalComplianceQuality

Irving, Texas, Us

As VP and Director of Operations, responsible for leading and directing all aspects of chemical plant production operations and facilities while building a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and quality. Ensured that everyday activities regarding the production of tungsten hexafluoride (WF6) ran safely, smoothly, end efficiently. Evaluated and improved business procedures and production processes ranging from chemical production to quality & safety procedures to inventory management in order to improve operational efficiency, increased capacity and improved profitability. Oversaw and managed the work, activities, and productivity of the chemical manufacturing, analytical, maintenance, administrative, and quality departments. Improved revenue margins, implemented cost reductions, and executed new strategies for increasing production capacity. .Key Responsibilities:• Provided effective and professional leadership by being actively involved in all programs and departments, developing a broad and deep knowledge of all programs and processes.• Prepare and submit an operational budget, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered. • Assess and measure performance, reliability and efficiency of the business by developing necessary operational performance metrics and track monthly performance against objectives.• Develop annual operating and capital budgets, track monthly performance and analyze deviations from budget.• Lead, coach, develop, and retain critical team members with an emphasis on developing new capabilities and skill sets for all employees. • Developed and implemented training programs and educational opportunities to expand the capacity and knowledge base of critical staff members. • Ensured the continued financial viability of the WF6 Chemical Operations Branch through sound fiscal management and operational management while exploring new and more profitable new products.

Plan and direct all aspects of Matheson’s R&D strategic directions, objectives, initiatives, and policies. Maintain Matheson’s competitive position and profitability by formulating R&D programs that emphasize early revenue recognition and profitability. Researched new technologies that align the business goals with core research competence. Responsible for strategy, management, and implementation of Intellectual Property Program for entire company portfolio.Developed new products and expanded existing product line into new applications within existing Matheson core markets. Developed new products and existing product line into new markets outside Matheson core markets. Responsible for multi-million P/L fiscal goals. Initiated and implemented a business development model for quantitative and qualitative assessment of the potential businesses, products, and projects.Overall site management responsibility. Responsible for communication to the press, parent company, external companies, and internal Matheson executives.

Responsible for assessing new markets, potential acquisition targets, and analyzing business opportunities. Conduct financial feasibility studies and develop proposals for new business opportunities. Involved in execution of multiple acquisitions and identified multiple potential acquisition targets. Negotiated agreements, conducted due diligence, drafted or reviewed term sheets and contracts. Established joint ventures, joint development agreements, and collaboration contracts with large international companies and organizations. Identified synergy of new businesses and new product lines with existing core Matheson business and analyzed potential return on investment.

Irving, Texas, Us

Managed and directed the activities for senior and junior research scientists in multiple research groups involved with new semiconductor process development, gas development, semiconductor gas packages/delivery equipment, and gas purification. Responsible for planning, allocation, and management of the budget and fiscal aspects of the R&D Department.Developed new products worth multi-millions in the areas of gases, analytical technology, gas delivery equipment, and purification materials. Developed program to review, decide and allocate resources to prospective new products and projects. Solely implemented, managed and maintained intellectual property program for entire company portfolio. Includes trade secret program and patents. Patent program involves review of patent ideas for commercial value and patentability. Work with patent agent to develop key claims. Execute strategic and commercial decisions for patent filings, re-examinations, interferences, and examiner prosecutions. Initiated and implemented a new StageGate® product development process for entire corporation. Responsible for design and management of multi-million dollar expansion of new laboratories. Initiated, negotiated, and executed a cooperative research agreement with National Lab. Initiated, negotiated and executed Joint Development agreements with multiple large international companies that are strategic to our business.

Responsible for directing activities of senior and junior scientists in the area of gas purification, cylinder technology, and corrosion. Involved in customer corrective actions by designing experiments required to determine root cause of problem. Responsible for saving multi-million dollars of existing business over a 4 year period. Actively involved in patenting and managing company portfolio.

Responsible for conducting research and development in purification of gases used in the semiconductor industry. Determined sources of microcontamination within gas distribution systems used to deliver highly corrosive and toxic gases. Developed new analytical instrumentation and gas sensors.

Conducted research in development of advanced batteries used for electric and hybrid vehicles. Developed new compositions and formulations in combination with new cell designs to meet customer requirements. Evaluated production process and developed metrics to increase efficiency and minimize product loss. Directed a staff of mechanical engineers and five production operators.

Golden, Co, Us

Contributed to the determination of the fundamental mechanism of charge transfer in liquid crystal organic solar cells. Accomplished a detailed study to correlate crystal size with Photo-electrochemical properties. Developed procedure for reproducibility manufacturing organic solar cells

Mba, Business

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry

Ph.D., Chemistry

Bs, Chemistry