Thane Brown Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati-Dayton

2010-Present: Business and organizational consulting. -Consult with small and startup businesses in the Cincinnati area as a SCORE counselor. Most of my work is in the areas of business plan development, financial planning, financial feasibility, financial management and strategy development. -Consulted with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and with the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Dayton when they updated their vision and mission statements and developed strategic plans and objectives.-Consulted with the School of Engineering at the University of Dayton doing an organization analysis/assessment and organization restructure. Also mentored and coached the Dean. -Strategy consultant with the Irish Heritage Center, a non-profit organization in Cincinnati, OH

Topics can be arranged by request. Popular topics are: “Success Factors in Industry and Life”, “Process Synthesis”, The Economic Side of Engineering", and "Investing Fundamentals"

Ohio And Kentucky

Board member for the Chemical Engineering Advisory Boards at the University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Miami University, and University of Louisville. Board Chair at the University of Dayton from 2007 - 2010.

Books:-ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC DESIGN FOR PROCESS ENGINEERS, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2006. The book has an industrial focus, presenting topics as they are in work situations. Its "how to" presentation shows the reader how to combine technical and economic decision making, resulting in higher quality and more economic designs, which in turn increases one's contribution to his/her company by impacting profit and growth. -A WEEKEND WITH THE ZOMBIES, Create Space, Cincinnati, 2015. This is a fantasy book for 8-10 year old children, co-authored with Nathan Albrinck, my grandson. It's packed with the things kids love to read about: zombies, wizards, magic, and resourceful kids. It's available on Amazon. Articles: "Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations for Process Synthesis", Chemical Engineering, January 2022 "Equipment Purchase Costs", Chemical Engineering, January 2019 "Integrating Technology and Economics" Chemical Engineering, December 2017 "Project Optimization Through Engineering", Chemical Engineering, July 2014. “Understanding Cash Flow Critical to New Business”, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2011. “I Have a Great Idea; Now What?”, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2011. “Spending Your Company’s Money More Wisely”, Chemical Engineering, 2010. “Estimating Product Costs”, Chemical Engineering, 2000. “Capital Cost Estimating”, Hydrocarbon Processing, 2000. “Easily Optimize Batch Pressure Filtration” Chemical Engineering Progress, 1998. “Guidelines for Preliminary Selection of Heat Exchanger Type”, Chemical Engineering,1986. “Designing Batch Pressure Filters”, Chemical Engineering,1982. “Economic Evaluation of Future Equipment Needs”, Chemical Engineering, 1977. “Computer Calculation of Gaseous Conductivities and Viscosities”, Chemical Engineering, 1974. “Heating and Cooling in Batch Processes”, Chemical Engineering,1973.

2009: Taught Plant Design to Chemical Engineering seniors at the University of Dayton.1998-2007: Taught Engineering Economics to Chemical Engineering seniors and graduate students at the University of Cincinnati.

1995-1997, Responsible for product and facilities engineering plus Health, Safety & Environmental in North America. Capital spending was $1.2Billion/yr. Staff totaled 1100 P&G engineers supported by another 1200 engineers from engineering contractor firms.1993-1995, Director of Global Health, Safety and the Environment: Responsible for results and systems in ~150 manufacturing plants worldwide.1987-1993, Product Supply Manager for P&G's Juice Business: Responsible for Engineering, Manufacturing, Distribution and Purchasing for P&G's Juice Products Category (Sunny Delight, Hawaiian Punch and Citrus Hill). In addition to Juice Products operations responsibility, was involved in two major acquisitions and the subsequent consolidation of plants.1984-1987, Director of Beverage Engineering: Responsible for all product and facilities engineering for P&G's Juice, Coffee and Soft Drink Categories.1961-1984, Increasing levels of responsibility in a variety of Engineering and Manufacturing positions.

Active duty:Platoon Leader, Float Bridge PlatoonCompany Commander, HQ and HQ CompanyAssistant Battalion Operations OfficerAwarded the "Army Commendation Medal".Active Reserve Duty:Executive Officer, Company E, 132nd Engineer Battalion, California National Guard