EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2022 – Present CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, CELLBLOCK FCS

CellBlock FCS is the manufacturer of the LIBIK, a fire suppression kit that is capable of extinguishing and containing any thermal event. The LIBIK kit effectively protects the firefighter and embodies the safest and simplest means of suppressing a lithium-ion battery fire while minimizing exposure to toxic smoke and vapors.

Responsibilities include:

• Carry the intellectual property responsibilities of the organization
• Lead and maintain strategic business development opportunities
• Lead regulatory compliance and standardized testing developments

2019 – 2022      SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, CELLBLOCK FCS

Responsibilities include:

• Developed and maintained the CellBlock FCS patent portfolio.
• Oversaw full life cycle product development, inclusive of design, development, manufacturing, and industry implementation.
• Managed direct strategic accounts and sales organization oversight.

2016 – 2019      VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, CELLBLOCK FCS

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the support and continuous expansion of CellBlock product lines. Facilitate in-house and 3rd-party product testing.
• Sit on committees and panels representing CellBlock to provide expert opinions within the field of packaging, dangerous goods, and fire safety.
• Coordinate in-house and third-party testing and characterization of products.
• Consult and collaborate with airlines to help them author their Safety Management System (SMS) as it applies to lithium-ion battery fires.

2015 – 2016      PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, CORNERSTONE ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS

Led the team which conceptualized, developed, and brought to market “New England Veneer Stone®.” Developed multiple formulations to meet performance requirements, while also incorporating 100% recycled aggregate components. Created and enhanced the manufacturing processes to optimize volume and maximize profitability of the product.

2011 – 2015      LEAD RESEARCHER, KEENE STATE COLLEGE

Primary research role on two projects. Project one focused on the examination of cardiac developmental defects in African Clawed Frogs caused by several PAHs. Project two focused on the synthesis, isolation, and characterization of compounds used to modify substrates with anti-freeze properties.