Senior management team member of second largest group in company with $410MM+ Net Sales. Annual sales growth of 15%, and net income of 25%+ for seven years. Led team responsible for sales forecast, and supply direction/execution of global raw materials/packaging, and sub-contracting. Directed the Strategic Buying Plans, for commodity raw materials and packaging, to successfully negotiate, and execute $6.2MM in savings. Identified supply/demand outlook, underlying forces, and recommended buy strategy/execution. Increased confidence of packaging availability across internal plant network to improve turns by 40%, customer order-fill by 8%, and carrying cost of $350,000/year. Leveraged $25MM Sub-Contract Business, to increase gross margin by 44%, or $1.9MM. Created "full-service" business plan that eliminated inventory and saved $400K/year. Led the turnaround of the $13MM Pottery Business, by increasing gross margin by 27%, or $3.6MM. Shifted sourcing, and moved facility to capture exchange rate, and outbound freight savings to retail stores. Negotiated exclusive licensing agreement, and implemented an innovative, new packaging concept on Miracle-Gro Potting Soils products. Project generated incremental sales, and net income of $30MM and $18MM, respectively. Advised on Facilities P-Card for non-inventory purchases across 25-plant network. Pathway defined for purchases, receipt verification, and monthly reconciliation.;

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is a global solutions provider for high-performance applications of hard and super-hard materials. With heritage as the world's premier cemented carbide, diamond and cubic boron nitride producer, our offering is based on premium products that can be engineered and manufactured to meet the dynamic needs of a wide range of industries, including: • Aerospace • Automotive • Electronics • Energy • Environmental & Process • Food & Beverage • General Manufacturing • Hygiene • Medical • Mining • Steel Production • Tool Making Our products are used in many demanding applications, including: • Manufacturing from cemented carbide powder • Tool manufacturing • Grinding, finishing, polishing and lapping • Wear protection • Rotary cutting • Can making • Metal forming • Hot rolling • Flow control and fluid handling • Exploration and production of natural resources Hyperion has well-established technologies and facilities across the world that support a global sales network that provides local support to our customers.

ASK Chemicals Group, headquartered in Hilden near Düsseldorf (Germany), is a global supplier of high-performance industrial resins and materials. The company's products are mainly used in foundries and in the production of abrasives, refractories, impregnation, coatings, insulation and composite materials. The Foundry division offers an exceptionally wide and innovative range of foundry consumables including binders, coatings, risers, filters, release agents as well as metallurgical products such as inoculants, inoculation wires and master alloys for iron casting. The Industrial Resins division is a leader in the field of specialty phenolic resins. Our phenolic resins are the preferred choice when it comes to meeting the highest requirements in the areas of fire protection, energy consumption, service lifetime, health and safety at work. The company has a production and sales network in 22 countries and employs approximately 2000 people worldwide. ASK Chemicals Group sees itself as a driving force of industry-specific innovations with research centers and laboratories in Europe, Asia, America and Africa. ASK Chemicals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We don’t just make chemicals. We solve problems. Let our chemical expertise enhance your competitive advantage. We work with companies to innovate and achieve commercial success through the manufacture of high-performance materials and additives and expert advisory and consulting services. We don’t just sell chemicals; we solve problems and deliver solutions, leveraging nearly one hundred years of applied chemical technology to help our customers commercialize their products profitably. Whether you are part of a small company or a Fortune 500 organization, we value your relationship and want to serve your long-term needs. Fine and Specialty Chemical Manufacturing for all Industries Worldwide Since 1928 • Analytical Reagents • Organics and Inorganics for Research • Specialty Chemicals • Customized Bulk Process Chemicals ISO 9001:2015 ISO/IEC 17025:2017

METSS Corporation is a technology-based company that develops innovative solutions to technically challenging problems. We provide a broad scope of engineering and scientific services to government and industry clients. Our core strengths include the development of: * Advanced chemistries and materials * Environmentally friendly products and processes * Evaluation experiments of materials performance in aggressive environments While capable of conducting basic research, our programs typically emphasize applied research and development, producing near-term solutions and commercially viable products and processes. With a proven track record of success, come see what METSS Corporation can do for you.

OHIGRO, Inc. is a three-generation family-owned agribusiness serving the Central Ohio agricultural community since 1965. With three area locations, OHIGRO specializes in addressing the fertilizer, seed, and chemical needs of Central Ohio's agricultural community.

Entrotech designs and builds products that are influenced by chemistry, science and intellect. We create original advanced materials solutions that transform businesses and industries worldwide. As a vertically integrated provider of advanced material solutions, we see possibilities. Because we’ve seen what can be achieved when we push the envelope. We’ve seen remarkable advancements in life sciences like battlefield medical care. We’ve seen computer disc drives perform at levels never before imagined. We’ve seen the emergence of carbon fiber as the next advanced material. We’ve seen intelligent paint technology that meets rigorous aerospace requirements.

Mayco is one of the world's leading producers of quality ceramic products for ceramic hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, potters, artists, schools and producers of fine ceramic table and giftware. Our mission is to ignite creativity and inspire ceramic artists at all levels of expertise. Through our award-winning techniques and highly praised educational programs, we spark imagination and encourage users to explore the world of ceramics and Mayco. Our people are the heart of our company. Their passion for ceramics, dedication to our consumers and commitment to quality in everything we do is unmatched. The range of experience we have on the team includes manufacturing employees with over 30 years of service, former PYOP, clay and traditional studio owners, art educators with active teaching certificates, and recent Fine Arts graduates from several area colleges. This mix assures the preservation of our founding principles, infused with practical experience and fresh creative perspective and energy. Make it Colorful! Make it Fun! Make it Mayco!

Aqua Science, Inc. is a regional water treatment company based in Columbus, Ohio. We provide advice to industry, commercial, and institutional facilities throughout the world on safe, cost-effective water treatment programs. We are dedicated to utilizing the latest in chemical developments and computer technology to achieve the best results.

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: NAVB) is a leader in precision medicine with immuno-targeted products designed to help identify the sites and pathways of undetected disease and enable better diagnostic accuracy, clinical decision-making, targeted treatment and, ultimately, patient care. Applying our Manocept™ technology, Navidea seeks to develop next-generation targeted diagnostics and therapies for cancer, autoimmune conditions, and other inflammatory diseases, with an initial focus on personalized Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnostics. The company, founded in 1983, maintains headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

Invirsa is developing a small molecule (INV-102) that promotes both DNA repair and the innate immune response to infection and injury. These actions lead to enhanced wound healing associated with reductions in inflammation and viral replication. INV-102 has demonstrated unprecedented efficacy in animal models of ocular sulfur mustard gas injury. Sulfur mustard is a dangerous chemical weapon, and INV-102 is the first drug to show promise in preventing its long-term effects. There is no current FDA approved therapy for this injury. In September of 2020, Invirsa received a $29.6M BARDA award ($14.4M plus $15.2M in milestones) to support the clinical development of INV-102 for the treatment of ocular sulfur mustard gas injury and other ocular injuries associated with DNA damage. The award covers development through Phase 3 clinical trials. Invirsa’s initial commercial focus for INV-102 will be infectious keratoconjunctivitis as there is no treatment for the viral form of this disease which comprises 80% of all cases. INV-102 has demonstrated clear efficacy in animal models of infectious conjunctivitis.

Lubrication Specialties (LSI) was founded in 1997 by Chris Gabrelcik, STLE – CLS, OMA, with a focus on developing innovative lubricant solutions for hard to solve issues. Today, LSI manufactures over 50 high performance engine and gear oils, fuel and transmission additives and other specialty products under the Hot Shot’s Secret brand. As the fastest growing performance lubricant brand in the USA, Hot Shot’s Secret products are sold in over 35,000 retail stores nationwide and online to multiple markets including auto, trucking, racing, heavy-duty, RV and agriculture. In 2022, LSI became a wholly owned subsidiary of Gold Eagle Company and still operates fully from their headquarters in Mt. Gilead, OH with Gabrelcik serving as CEO. With multiple brands under the LSI umbrella including LSI Chemical and Frantz Filters, LSI is in a unique position to help companies achieve their lubrication and additive goals with expanded production capacity, a robust research and development team, quick delivery times and state-of-the-art testing and development. Founded in 1932, Gold Eagle® Co. is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of performance chemicals and surface treatments. Gold Eagle has a portfolio of industry-leading brands, including STA-BIL®, 303® Products, TriNova®, and HEET® Gas-Line Antifreeze and most recently Hot Shot’s Secret. As the company celebrates 90 years of business, they are committing to the future by creating modernized products for the automotive, marine, outdoor power equipment, RV, sporting, and homecare markets. All Gold Eagle Co. brand products are manufactured and marketed in-house at its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.