The Team

Daniel Pelton

• 25+ years of experience in the specialty chemicals space
• Holds nine patents and two corporate trade secrets in adhesives, coatings and composites
• Prior experience as an Operating Executive at Dominus Capital, CEO of Taylor Adhesives, Director of the Americas at Kordsa Global
• B.S. in Chemistry/Business Management from Gannon University

Brandon Willis

• 25+ years of experience within the coatings and adhesives for the automotive and electronics sectors
• B.S. In Chemistry from University of Southern Indiana, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business

Wayne Byrne

• 30+ years of leadership experience in financial and operational roles within the industrial and specialty chemicals market
• Prior experience at Emerald Performance Materials, Royal Adhesives & Sealants, Quest Specialty Chemicals, Duraline Holdings
• MBA from the University of Florida, BSBA in Finance from the University of Central Florida

T. J. Bland

• 20+ years of experience in the specified structural adhesives and fastener industry
• Patent holder in the U.S., EU, China and Taiwan
• Prior experience as VP of R&D for Stanley Black & Decker, Director of Product Development at Powers Fasteners
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Mississippi, Licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) from University of the State of New York

Paul Murfin

• 30+ years of experience in the Flooring industry
• Prior experience in both distribution and manufacturing, including at Mohawk, IVC and Armstrong
• B.A. Hons Business Studies at City of Birmingham University

Andrew Zaremba

• 12+ years of experience in sealants and adhesives industry
• B.S. in Finance from Indiana University

Jerry Stempel

• 37+ years of leadership experience in the adhesives and coatings sector
• B.S. in English from Washington University in St. Louis

Robert Ddamulira

• 36+ years of experience in adhesives R&D
• Holds six U.S., three Canadian, three EU and three Australian patents; as well as 100+ trade secrets
• Taylor Adhesives (VP of R&D), Chembond Ltd (Manager, R&D)
• B.S. in Chemistry and Geology from Makerere University in Uganda and the University of Toronto; MBA from University of Tennessee

Mark Ericson

• 26+ years of industry experience in specialty chemicals and supply chain
• Prior experience at WR Grace, Sealed Air Corp, Royal Adhesives & Sealants, and Elite Comfort Solutions
• B.S. from SUNY Polytechnic Institute
• Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Frank Cesare

• 25+ years of experience in specialty chemical operations and engineering
• Prior experience at Elementis, Koppers, Ferro, ICI/Croda
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology

Deanna Disbro

• 8+ years of experience in corporate public relations, communications and marketing
• Prior experience at Taylor Adhesives, Life Care Centers of America
• B.S. in Mass Communication from Southern Adventist University

Jeff Roque

• 20+ years of experience in Information Technology
• Prior experience at ACP Oil & Gas Chemicals, CMC Materials, KMG Chemicals, Emerson Automation
• B.B.A from University of Houston, MBA from Walden University

Julie Kirk

• 23+ years of experience in human resources and finance
• Prior experience at Scuf Gaming International, Berkley Southeast Insurance Group, SA Technologies, Inc., and The Woodbridge Group
• B.S. in Human Resources from Baker College, Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University
• PHR, SHRM-CP

Brandon Kurtz

• 14+ years of experience in finance and accounting
• Prior experience at Schlumberger, Cameron International
• B.S.B.A in Accountancy and MBA from John Carroll University
• CPA

Jonathan Baubie

• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance
• Prior experience at Ernst & Young 
• B.S and M.S. in Accounting from Texas A&M University
• CPA

Sandra Guastaferro

·       16+ years of industry experience in specialty chemicals, supply chain, and distribution packaging

·       Prior experience at Reichhold, Inc., Royal Adhesives & Sealants, H.B. Fuller and IPS, Packaging & Automation

·       B.S. from Fordham University

Lucy Pollitt

• 15+ years of experience in accounting, payroll, benefits and HR
• Prior experience at Three Rivers Community Action, Reichel Foods
• B.A. in Accounting and Forensic Accounting from Minnesota School of Business

Zach Schindler

• 13+ years of experience in finance and accounting
• Prior experience at Rosehill Resources, Breitburn Energy Partners, Quantum Resources, and Occidental Petroleum
• B.B.A.s in Finance, Accounting, and Banking and Financial Institutions from Sam Houston State University

Sean Skow

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise applications
• Prior experience at OSAS & Process Pro
• B.A. in Economics & B.S. in Environmental Studies from University of Central Florida

Angi Finamore

• 1+ years of experience in HR
• BBA in Management from the University of North Georgia 
• Previous HR experience with Target

Alena Guo

• 2+ years of experience in data analytics and SAP development
• Prior experience at SAP Hana Studio, PowerBI, R, Python and Javascript, Houston Health Department, and Foxconn Industrial Internet
• M.S. in Computational Science and Engineering from Rice University and B.S. in Statistics from XiangTan University