CHARLES M.

TRONOLONE
1398 Andrew Lane, Manteca, CA 95336
(484) 767-8127(C)
VP/Director Engineering, R&D, Process Development
Bring state-of-the-art designs, processes, practices, and technology to research
and development and engineering projects. Work proactively and cross-functional
ly within organizations to achieve production, EH&S, and operating objectives. P
rovide customer-focused solutions. Deliver multimillion-dollar projects on time
and within budget. MS in Chemical Engineering. Strengths:
* Strategic Thinking -Championed use of process simulation. First use of simula
tor saved million of dollars in annual operating costs at Air Products and Chemi
cals.
* Influence - Produced 7 successful major capital projects back-to-back by coll
aborating and partnering with engineering, R&D, and operations.
* Teamwork - "A Bridge Builder" pulling together cross-functional teams to succ
essfully execute new projects. Increased existing production capacity at half th
e capital cost of a new facility.
* Results Driven - "High Energy" driving team to save over $15,000,000+ annuall
y in yield increases by implementing process/technology improvement projects.
* Inspiration and Motivation - "A Passionate Leader" achieving low turnover rat
e and quickly filling positions with internal/external hires by assisting staff
to reach/exceed their potential.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEAK SUN SILICON, Millersburg, OR
Peak Sun is a startup company in the renewable energy sector, employing a unique
bromine based fluid bed reactor technology to produce polysilicon for solar pan
el production.
Vice President Process Engineering 2008-2010
Led engineering and process development efforts for the scale up and design of t
he first demonstration plant to produce polysilicon using a novel bromine based
technology. Developed, implemented, and managed the research experimental progra
m to define the critical technical data required to minimize the scale up risk f
or a commercial facility.
* Developed Process Simulation to determine the capital and operation costs of
the demonstration plant as well as the commercial facility.
* Produced polysilicon cheaper and with higher purity than the competition. Red
uced operating costs by 50% and capital costs by more than 40%.
* Managed engineering firms for the design of the demostration plant.
INTELLERGY CORPORATION, Point Richmond, CA
The leading "green" fuel Startup Company employing non-combustion technology to
convert any organic feedstock into valuable "green" eco-products.
Vice President Process Engineering and Technology 2008
Led process engineering and development efforts using bench scale data to genera
te the conceptual design for the conversion of biomass to "green" hydrogen fuel.
 * Hydrogen produced cheaper than today's methane reforming commercial processes
.
* Led the engineering discussions with investors and venture capitalists.
E&J GALLO WINERY, Modesto, CA
One of the world's largest international wine producers. Six wineries located in
California with partner wineries located in Australia, France, Germany, South A
frica, Chile, New Zealand, and Italy.
Vice President Process and Fermentation Technology 2003-2008
Led research and development efforts for both short term and long term process i
mprovements. Implemented a project execution methodology to ensure projects are
planned and executed effectively among the technical organizations. Promoted bat
ch and continuous process simulation to optimize production efficiencies and to
determine the most economical option for capital improvements. 4 direct and 37 i
ndirect reports.
* Built Engineering Organization to develop and implement new technologies from
bench scale discovery, through scale up to commercial production. Developed and
implemented technology improvements resulting in reducing operating costs in ex
cess of $15 MM/year. Championed the safety process. Set zero recordables record.
* Enhanced Research/Engineering capabilities by implementing new work practices
that include project management, project portfolio management, process simulati
on, and HAZOP procedures. Collaborated with the Technical Advisory Committee to
develop new research programs and implement new technologies.
* Built/Developed Cross Functional Teams including production, winemaking, rese
arch, and technology where none ever existed before.
CLARK RICHARDSON & BISKUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC., Plymouth Meeting, PA
Premier biotech and pharmaceutical engineering firm with four U.S. offices. Priv
ately held serving multinational firms. Customers include GlaxoSmithKline, Parke
-Davis, J&J, Novartis, Eli Lily and Pfizer.
Principal Process Engineer 2000-2003
Developed proposals for new projects and furnished process engineering support f
or current projects, including $70 million sterile fill finish plant expansion i
n Puerto Rico, $170 million biotech plant expansion and $57 million pilot plant
expansion. Field assignments providing technical support and commission activiti
es for $85 million bulk pharmaceutical facility. Provided facilities to produce
new products. Promoted process simulation to allow clients most economical way t
o make capital improvements. 3 direct and 5 indirect reports.
* Decreased overall project costs up to 50% by implementing new work practices
that include process simulation, 3D modeling, and HAZOP procedures resulting in
minimal rework.
* Completed 3 successful simulation projects in 3 months.
* Reduced capital costs 20% and time to market 10% by implementing front end lo
ading engineering.
* Decreased biological contamination issues, reduced number of items to be ster
ilized 25%, and slashed sterilization time 75% by developing a novel work proces
s for client's sterile manufacturing facility.
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INCORPORATED (APCI), Allentown, PA
Publicly traded global industrial gas and chemical corporation with sales over $
5 billion, and 17,000 employees on six continents. Customers included U.S. Gypsu
m, International Paper, PPG, Sherwin Williams, Borden, National Starch, Kimberly
Clark, and 3M.
Senior Process Engineering Manager, Polymer Chemicals Division, 1997-2000
10 domestic, 3 international manufacturing sites with up to 600 employees and an
nual sales of $600 million.
Led process design for $160 million in new capital projects, R&D programs, and m
anufacturing technical support. Directed process engineering department for desi
gn and construction of manufacturing facilities. Furnished senior management wit
h technical and safety assessments for acquisitions and joint ventures. Evaluate
d new technologies, competitors' technologies, capital projects, plant acquisiti
ons, and R&D programs. Played lead role in complying with OSHA PSM and EPA emiss
ions requirements. Led safety audits at 13 manufacturing sites. Designed an Emul
sions facility with 95% reduction of liquid discharge. Recruited and staffed pro
jects. Conducted performance appraisals, assisted with career development planni
ng, and administered salaries and bonuses. 11 direct reports. 20 indirect report
s.
* Reduced engineering costs 20% by advancing methodology for front end loading
of capital projects.
* Grew market share 30% by serving on team that established joint venture with
Wacker Chemical in Germany, making APCI the world's largest vinyl acetate ethyle
ne emulsion producer.
* Initiated process design methodology to develop inherently safe reactor desig
ns.
* Selected and managed engineering firms for major capital projects.
Senior Process Engineering Manager, Emulsion Polymers Chemicals Division, 1995-1
997
8 U.S. and 3 international sites with up to 400 employees and $350 million in sa
les.
Led projects from small plant debottleneckings of less that $500,000 to major ex
pansions up to $100 million. Completed engineering evaluations and due diligence
for foreign or domestic acquisitions and joint ventures. Set short and long-ter
m strategic plans as member of business steering committee. Provided technical s
upport to manufacturing facilities including process safety analysis, capital pr
oject support, and technical troubleshooting. Served as technical expert and men
tor for less experienced engineers.
* Doubled Air Products and Chemicals emulsion reactors' capacity with minimal c
apital investment.
* Procured funding and resources to develop an in-house batch simulator that ac
hieved production increases at 50% of the cost of new facilities.
* Cut costs up to 20% by incorporation of new processes and procedures.
* Developed reactor system design that eliminated releases into environment, su
pplied products 2X faster, and was economically expandable. Design copied for ne
xt reactor that was constructed in Mexico.
Process Engineering Technologist, Emulsion Polymers Chemicals, 1990-1995
Provided field construction and startup support, including budgeting and schedul
ing, mass and energy balances, cycle time analysis, process simulation, process
flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, equipment specifications and data
sheets, equipment layouts, operating descriptions and procedures, and field chec
k out. Established and trained process engineering group to supply on-site suppo
rt while on one year assignment in Manchester, England. 13 direct and 25 indirec
t reports.
* Completed 7 major capital projects, including six new reactor lines and a pow
der plant, all of which started producing specification product with their 1st b
atch.
* Saved 3% of total project costs by utilizing in-house process engineers.
* Saved $1,000,000+ annually in energy costs, cut liquid waste 30%, and reduced
equipment needed by utilizing process simulation to invent a process for produc
tion of methanol and acetic acid.
Other Positions held in order of decreasing responsibilities: Air Products, Lead
Process Engineer, Senior Principal Process Engineer, Principal Process Engineer
, Senior Process Engineer, and Process Engineer. Fluor Engineer and Constructors
, Houston, TX, Process Engineer. Transco Energy Company, Houston, TX, Engineer.
EDUCATION
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA., Master of Science in Chemical Engineering.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Bachelor Arts in Business Administration.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineeri
ng.
Computer Experience - Microsoft Office, Aspen Process Simulation, and SuperPro B
atch Process Simulation.