Rich Woudenberg Email & Phone Number

• Research and Development Manager with 7 years of experience directing fundamental and applied research projects as well as analytical and root cause analysis of Markem-Imaje inks and systems.• Combination of tactical and strategic mindset to grow the business via balancing immediate customer and market needs with longer term activities to expand application reach• Management of up to 15 direct reports and combined departmental and project budget of ~$1M• Expansion of Materials Science, Ink, and Analytical capacity via three new hires, addition of three analytical tools (including TA Instruments Ares G2 Rheometer), and fostering a connection with the local college• Proven ability to forge Industrial/Academic partnerships by networking and identifying key topics that require additional or specific skills not represented within Markem-Imaje• Able to take a system view with respect to research and new product development that includes ME, EE, SE, and CHE disciplines as well as taking into account marketing and supply chain requirements

Listed skills include Chemistry, Product Development, Polymer Science, Materials Science, and 15 others.