• Lead cross-functional teams to integrate customer-centricity and compliance into all facets of product development• Develop and execute the organization's R&D and regulatory strategy in alignment with customer goals and business objectives• Oversee the end-to-end research and development process, ensuring customer needs and preferences are central to all innovation efforts• Foster a culture of innovation, leading the development of new products and services to meet the evolving needs of B2B customers• Executive sponsor customer-facing initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring successful execution and customer satisfaction• Provide exceptional support for B2B clients through effective leadership of the Customer Service team and establishment of KPIs for satisfaction, loyalty, and retention.• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, industry partners, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate regulatory compliance considerations into product development processes and go-to-market strategies• Monitor industry trends and competitive developments to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage• Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to excellence, integrity, and ethical behavior

• Responsible for leading the combined global operations teams including customer support, EHS, Danaher business systems, ChemTreat ERP, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and transportation• 5 Manufacturing plants, $300M/Y supply chain, $30/year budget, & 260 global associates in the Americas• Converted a siloed organization into a high functioning matrix team with a goal of >95% on time delivery while delivering a minimum of 1 working capital turn improvement in 2022o Established a culture of safety first resulting in 6 passed external audits and >125 days without incident in 2022o Increased on time delivery by 30% from 60% to 90% in 2022 while driving back log down from 1.8 M lbs to less than 20 K lbso Reduced inventory by >$4 M and increased weighted inventory turns by 0.7 turns.o Supported double digit revenue growth• Completed a complete global reorganization.

Responsible for leading the development and deployment of innovative, value-added solutions that leverage data, software, equipment, and chemistry to further differentiate ChemTreat in the market and support our growth.

• Design and implement a new global research structure, strategy, and operating model• Through an organizational redesign, create a balanced R&D organization that supports sales, product development, technical services, and innovation• Lead the cultural shift from opportunistic to proactive customer focused innovation• Scout and evaluate emerging technology for competition and M&A• Spearhead the development of a $200M focused innovation portfolio of chemical and digital offerings that have wide global applicability and clear value propositions• Provide leadership to Buckman’s global water research and technology organization• In collaboration with sales and marketing, translate the global water businesses goals into a focused research, product technology, and growth execution plan• Support the transformation of the water division into a world-class organization with a portfolio of innovative technologies based on customer needs• Drive the bottoms up global strategy development and implementation process • Technical leader in the development of Buckman’s global water strategy and the reorganization form siloed operating companies to Business unit operating model• Provide technical input into the overall global water strategy to ensure that the team continuously delivers commercially viable solutions to our customers and delivers value to the organization• Utilize industry relationships and credibility to penetrate a $350M market by establishing a tier 1 partner relationship based on joint technology development and combined offerings

Lead two of three key global growth platforms, responsible for delivering $250M growth in five years Develop a focused, capable, and empowered 27-person global business development teamBuild cross-functional customer-focused support team to execute on growth targets

Global Leader of the TIORCO sales, operations, and research organization with in Nalco Champion. Responsible for leading the organization, managing the TIORCO global P&L, and executing upon a focused EOR strategy. Working to align with and integrating into the OFC organization.• Led the 50-person TIORCO global organization of sales, operations, and research professionals• Managed the $16M global P&L, developed a focused business strategy, and executed on the business plan • Directed the largest, most successful customer collaboration in company history in the development and successful field trial of a new technology, resulting in $30M in revenue and IRR of > 20%; Managed the five year project with over 250 participants across four companies• Led the development, trial, launch, and global sales strategy of two patent-pending technologies valued at >$100 M and double digit OI• Transitioned, integrated, and aligned TIORCO business with the parent after organization

Director of Research, Development, and Engineering: Chemical Enhanced Oil RecoveryLead and manage four teams (26 researchers), in the development of chemical solutions for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).Successfully led a $269M Innovation portfolio of 6 projects that were resourced, supported and on time.Launched the division’s first new commercial offering valued at $10M (6 products).Led the dissolution of the TIORCO Joint Venture, including reduction in force, reorganization, and integration of the TIORCO organization into the larger Nalco Champion.Coordinated the development of multiple, interdependent chemical projects between cross-functional Nalco teams, customers, and external collaborators to ensure timely completion.Worked intimately with marketing and senior leadership to understand the business and technical requirements of chemical EOR, bring new desirable products to market, and manage business expectations on current and future needs.Developed commercially viable solutions to grow and support the business as a technical customer consultant; work closely with sales leads and customers (50% customer facing role requiring 70% domestic and international (Europe, South America, and Canada travel).Built strong, intimate and trusting relationships with customers, in close collaboration with global sales. Implemented a new sales approach for Canada that provided additional growth opportunities.Influenced the direction of the business and the organization as a key member of the leadership team.Reduced spending by 40% and increased productivity by 30% year over year.Established a true culture of safety first, recognized internally as best in class.Developed the team in leadership, independence, collaboration, and accountability.

Sr. Research & Development Manager: Polymer EOR ResearchResponsible for leading and managing a team of 12 researchers and Nalco Champion’s efforts in the development of chemical solutions for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Project Manager coordinating the development of multiple, interdependent chemical projects between cross-functional Nalco teams, customers, and external collaborators to ensure timely completionWorking intimately with marketing and senior leadership to understand the business and technical requirements of chemical EOR, bring new, desirable products to market, and manage business expectations on current and future needs

Oil Sands & Produced Water Research Group Manager:Responsible for leading and managing a team of researchers and Nalco’s efforts in the development of new technologies and chemical solutions to support our customers ability to produce oil through in situ (SAGD), steam, and mining methods. Project Manager responsible for coordinating projects between cross-functional Nalco teams, customers, and external collaborators to ensure timely completion.

Sustainable Chemistry Research Group Leader: Manager and project leader responsible for managing a small team of researchers, and leading Nalco’s efforts in the development of sustainable chemical solutions for all Nalco applications Project Manager responsible for coordinating open innovation projects between cross-functional Nalco teams and external collaborators to ensure timely completion

Principle Investigator/ Project Leader responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating Nalco’s efforts in the development of novel CO2 absorbents and their application to both gas processing and flue gas carbon capture.Development of green high stress polymers for enhanced oil recoveryProposed a tailorable synthesis of metal scavenging polymer backbonesDeveloped/optimized the synthesis and manufacture of alternative polyaluminum chlorides

Development of polyurethane dispersions used in the production of alcohol resistant gloves.