Jason White is CEO of LEC Partners, the world’s leading consulting firm dedicated to scaling innovation across the bioeconomy. He leads a global network of more than 150 subject matter experts who help clients commercialize…
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CREEDON, J.D.
J.D. has spent his 30-year career focused exclusively on starting and growing small companies. Prior to joining Lee Enterprises Consulting, J.D. was part of the founding team of Hospital IQ, a hospital operations software firm,…
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MARKOVIC, ELENA
Elena Markovic is a driving force behind operational excellence at LEC Partners. A multilingual executive with extensive experience across Europe and the United States, she combines sharp strategic insight with exceptional operational expertise. Elena holds…
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BENAMI, MAYA PH.D.
Alternative Proteins, Cell-based Seafood, Fungal Biotechnology, Novel Food Technologies, Fermentation Dr. Maya Benami (Pritsker) (Ph.D.) acquired a first degree in molecular biology and a Ph.D. in microbiology and hydrology from universities in the U.S. and…
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CARTOLANO, TONY ENGSCD
Pyrolysis, Hydrogenation, Intellectual Property, Chemical Processes, Process Engineering, Technology Assessments, Scale-Up, Pilot Plants Dr. A.R. (Tony) Cartolano has over 35 years of experience in chemical process research, process development, and process engineering. Tony worked in…
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DAUGAARD, DAREN, PHD, PE
Pyrolysis, Gasification, Torrefaction, Liquefaction, Forestry and Waste Stream Feedstock, Renewable Hydrogen, Techno-Economic Analysis Daren has over 20 years of experience in the thermochemical conversion of biomass starting with his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from…
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FARRER, MARK
Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Biogas/RNG, Anaerobic Digestion, Pyrolysis, Construction Oversight, Plant Operations Mark earned his degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. He has been involved in many aspects of renewable fuels since 2003….
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FARRIS, GLENN
Biomass Power, Financing & Permitting, Cellulosic Biomass, Financial Modeling, Agricultural Waste, Project Management & Risk Assessment Glenn was named one of the 5 most influential people in renewable energy in North America by European Institutional…
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GOEKING, KENT PHD
Pyrolysis, Biochar, Precision Fermentation, Synthetic Biology, Health and Wellness Bioproducts, SE Asia/India Bioeconomy Markets Kent has over 30 years of experience in developing and deploying next-generation business and technology solutions. Kent specializes in building Bio/Circular/Green…
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HAGY, BILL
USDA and Other Federal Programs Funding (Grants, Loans, and Loan Guarantees) and Resources Bill has a degree in Agriculture Engineering from Virginia Tech. He retired from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development after…
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