Strategic Process Optimization Grounded in Real Plant Data
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1975
- Masters in Management, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, 1986
- Masters in International Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI, 1986
Career:
- Consultant (2011 - Present)
- Plant Manager, E Energy Adams, Adams, NE (2007 - 2011)
- Vice President of Bulk Manufacturing, Florida Distillers, Lake Alfred, FL (1995 - 2007)
- Plant Manager, Florida Distillers, Auburndale, FL (1991 - 1995)
- Production Supervisor, Florida Distillers, Lake Alfred, FL (1989 - 1991)
- Commissioned Officer, U.S. Navy carrier pilot (1975 - 1989)
- Enlisted Petty Officer, U.S. Navy Polaris submarine missile technician (1968 - 1975)
Optimizing Yields: Data-Driven Process Insights
Cheaper Gasoline, Cleaner Air or Both?
A look at the conflict between rising global oil prices and environmental initiatives. We discuss why releasing petroleum reserves is a short-term fix, and how ethanol provides a sustainable solution for both cheaper gasoline and cleaner air.
BetaTec Expands its UK Innovation Center
BetaTec has completed the expansion of the BetaTec Innovation Center in the UK. This upgraded facility enhances our chemistry and microbiology capabilities, accelerating the development of sustainable, eco-friendly hop products for industrial use.
Sustainability, the Key to Survival in Ethanol Production
An exploration of sustainability in the ethanol industry. While ethanol reduces carbon emissions, the continued use of antibiotics in fermentation threatens its green ethos and contributes to global antibiotic resistance. It's time for a clean shift.
Energy, Fracking, Ethanol, and Events
An overview of the last two decades in US energy, contrasting the eventual depletion of fracking reserves with the sustainable growth of ethanol. We discuss how increasing national ethanol standards can insulate America from foreign oil volatility.
Antibiotic Use in Ethanol Production
An analysis of why the ethanol industry must phase out antibiotics. We discuss the severe threat of antimicrobial resistance, the problem of antibiotic residues in distillers grains for livestock, and how natural alternatives effectively control bacteria.
An Insight on Boating Issues with Ethanol
A scientific analysis of how ethanol blends (E10) affect marine engines. We debunk common boating myths, explain how ethanol interacts with water condensation, and clarify which older fuel system materials (like butyl rubber) are actually at risk.