Ryan Deberry Email & Phone Number

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Brandon, Florida

The VP of Operations monitors the performance and directs activities of all Ostara operating sites with the goal of maximizing efficiencies and driving continuous improvement of production, cost and quality. Responsible for developing and implementing plans, processes and programs to ensure that operations meet the overall goals and objectives of the corporation. As part of the management team, the VP of operations also provides an integral role in setting the strategic direction of the company.

Fairmont Wv

General Manager for the Fairmont facility reporting to the VP Operations. Complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of a 600 TPD recycled market pulp mill. • Responsible for technical customer relations/development• Responsible for management of all capital projects.• Responsible for all operating and maintenance expenses at the mill.• Responsible for the management of approximately 120 salaried and hourly employees.

Bridgeport, Wv

Owner/Operator of a gas and oil drilling service business. Successfully grew the business by approximately 100% in a 4 year period.• Expanded the business to include a chemical sales branch.

Fairmont, Wv

Technical Manager at the Fairmont mill reporting directly to the Operations Manager. Responsible for overall quality control and mill optimization.• Spearhead capital investment projects.• Coordinate all chemical purchases for the mill.• Work with customers both directly and through sales group concerning technical issues.Process Engineer (March 1998 to ) • Responsible for overall quality control.• Conduct trials utilizing new operating parameters, equipment, or chemicals in an effort to improve the overall quality and productivity of the mill.• Responsible for overseeing the engineering and construction phases of process changes in the mill.• Directly supervise lab personnel and effluent treatment operator.• Assume duties of Technical Director.Pulp Mill Lead Operator (May 1995 to March 1998)• Played an instrumental role in the original commissioning and initial start-up of American Fiber Resources.• Working shift supervisor responsible for all operations of a 525 mt/d recycled fiber plant.• Principal function is to lead the daily activities of the pulping crew with the general guidelines of maximizing production, minimizing costs and meeting all environmental obligations.

Fairview, Wv

Safety Supervisor conducting accident investigations, determined cause and used procedural/engineering controls to prevent further incidents.• Dealt effectively with workers compensation representatives, federal and state regulatory agencies• Maintained sole responsibility for dust and noise sampling.• Maintained safety and training files for all employees.• Created and implemented safety and training programs including extensive training videos and literature.• Worked well with safety and grievance committees.• Aided in the development and growth of safety department databases, designed and generated management reports/spreadsheets.