Experienced technical & business development professional in the specialty chemicals industry. 20+ Years of business experience in product development and product management, business development and technical sales & service in the specialty chemicals industry. 4 Years in food minerals (FDA) and 4 years with EPA/FIFRA applications and compliance. 23+ years of experience with highly specialized chemical markets including: electronics, opto-electronics, environmental, food, industrial chemicals & minerals. Ph.D. Analytical/Inorganic/Materials Chemist. Experience with interactions in North American, EU and Asian markets. Familiarity with ISO requirements for the Chemicals IndustryI also enjoy teaching chemistry, science and technology commercialization. I have taught the course "The Commercialization of Science and Technology" at Washington University in St. Louis and have taught Physical and Analytical chemistry courses at UM-St. Louis.Specialties: Calcium minerals and chemicals for food, polymer/rubber, water treatment and specialty chemicals applications. High purity chemicals, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, radiation detection, analytical chemistry, technical buisness development, technical marketing, commercial development, science education. Knowledge of organic and printed electronics and conducting polymers.