A.Fred Dohmann

** ********** *****, ***** ****, Texas 77479

Mobile: 409-***-**** • acrjrw@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Business leader with extensive experience improving performance and driving revenue growth for specialty chemical and industrial product organizations. Additionally, experience is inclusive of tenures with P&L management of both Engineering and Service industries supporting the Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical industries. Strong track record increasing profitability in both start-up and established companies through strategic planning and hands-on change management. Broad-based expertise includes overall business leadership, business development (inclusive of acquisition analysis), solid P&L management, sales & marketing, research & development, product development, process engineering, regulatory compliance, and facility construction and relocation. Dedicated to building and developing cross-functional teams that exceed performance expectations. Critical values for success include integrity and building trust.

EXPERIENCE (Inclusive of Consulting)

Additech, Inc. Houston, TX 01/2015-04/2015

Additech is a small venture capital owned company that participates in the retail fuel additive space. The primary service offered is based on delivery of a contract manufactured fuel additive package delivered at the fuel pump.

President/CEO

Position initiated as a permanent assignment, but moved to an interim position based on the change of venture capital partners within the Board structure shortly into the assignment.

Brock Services, LLC, Houston, TX

Brock is a leader in providing soft craft services (scaffolding, painting, insulation) labor support and materials for new construction, large and small servicing primarily refining, petrochemical and chemical industries.

VP General Manager Region 2 Business Unit 04/2013-10/2014

Responsible for business unit full P&L inclusive of strategic business unit objectives to support overall growth of full company. Region 2 consisted of a geographic area from east Houston, TX west to Baton Rouge, LA and north into eastern Arkansas, North LA and western Oklahoma. Top line sales for the region exceeded $180MM with Ebitda performance in the $22MM range. Total employees for region in excess of 3500 depending upon work requirements of clients. Client base include all major Oil and Gas Refining and Petrochemical Companies, i.e. ExxonMobil, Chevron, Chevron Phillips Chemical, TOTAL Refining, BASF Petrochemicals, MOTIVA, Valero Refining, DuPont Chemicals, Invista Chemicals, etc.

GTC Technology, LLC, Houston, TX 07/2012-04/2013

Business Development Consultant primarily in overseas markets of Heavy

Hydrocarbons solvents primarily used in the petrochemical, oil and gas industries.

Monument Chemical, LLC, Houston, TX 02/2012-07/2012

Strategy Consultant to facilitate Sale and Transition of Advanced Aromatics to new Management of

Monument Chemical.

EXPERIENCE

Advanced Aromatics, LP, Houston, TX 1/2007-02/2012

Advanced Aromatics is the only manufacturer in North America to make more than one grade of high-quality, petroleum-derived naphthalene. Additionally provide a growing line of unique aromatic solvents called. Advasol®. More detail product and application information at www.advancedaromatics.com.

President 12/2008-02/2012

Responsible for the overall strategic direction for the company, the execution of business objectives, growth strategies and full P&L. Accountable for gross revenues in the range of $140 million dollars annually with an average gross product margin of 30 to 35 percent.

Accountable for improving Ebitda from an average of $3MM to $7MM within 2 years.

Successfully led the sale of the business to Monument Chemical providing strategic counseling and management through the transition with expected Ebitda performance approaching $10MM.

Customer base included, but not limited to, major Oil, Gas, Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Companies as well as bulk suppliers, i.e. Nalco, GE Betz, etc. both through distribution and direct.

VP Manufacturing 1/2007-12/2008

The Vice President of Manufacturing responsible for the direction and coordination of all operations including safety and environment, production and engineering.

Accountable for leading the engineering design, construction and start-up of new unit to produce akylated materials for a major customer in the heat transfer arena.

Instituted departmental variance cost reporting leading to an average expense reduction of 15%.

CDI Engineering Solutions, Inc., Beaumont, TX 4/2005 – 1/2007

Provider of professional services and outsourcing to a diverse range of technical customers including aerospace, industrial, biotech, and pharmaceutical

Director, Operations

Responsible P&L financial performance as well as leading and the oversight of engineering projects. Establish and define project requirements, manage project expenditures, and conduct contract negotiations

Increased annual gross revenues by 250% and financial contribution by 200%.

Expanded operations to include all Engineering Disciplines, recruiting new department managers.

Established Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics for each Engineering Discipline, in order to monitor, evaluate, and measure the success of individual projects.

Project Director leading the execution of capital projects for clients, including: Valero Refining, CITGO, Firestone, Huntsman Corporation, Lyondell-Equistar, TOTAL Refining, LanXess Chemicals, and others.

Fansteel, Inc. 5/ 2000 -2/2005

The reorganized Fansteel is comprised of three premier metal manufacturers of custom engineered components. Markets served include aerospace, agricultural equipment, automotive, defense, electrical appliances, fluid controls, and industrial hardware. Annual revenues of $60 million.

FMRI, Inc. (Subsidiary of Fansteel Inc.): continuation of General Manager), Muskogee, Oklahoma 2003 – 2005

FMRI was created as the result of Fansteel Inc. emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization; primary focus on reprocessing commercially valuable tantalum and scandium.

President and CEO

Responsible for all activities associated with decommissioning the Muskogee site.

Developed decommissioning plan for low-level radioactive contaminants at the Muskogee facility.

Served as key contact during crucial Chapter 11 negotiation with federal and state regulatory agencies including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, and the Attorney General’s Office State Oklahoma

Fansteel Specialty Metals, Muskogee, Oklahoma 5/ 2000 -2003

General Manager

P&L and operational responsibility for a tantalum processing facility. Managed technology development, process design and reengineering, manufacturing, and sales development.

Led construction and start-up of the Muskogee, Oklahoma facility while delivering $1.8 million annual fixed cost reduction

Developed pilot plant operation and implementation schedule

Directed federal and state regulatory mandated compliance programs; negotiated modifications to construction air permit and NPDES water discharge permit; achieved 4+ years of Nuclear Regulatory Commission site inspections with no cited violations

Achieved Oklahoma State SHARP program certification (OSHA STAR equivalent) as well as recognition for no lost time accidents

Ausimont USA, Inc., Orange, Texas 1992 – 2000

Fluorinated specialties manufacturer. Acquired in 2002 by The Solvay Group; renamed Solvay Solexis. Annual revenues of approximately $200 million.

Business and National Accounts Manager Wire and Cable, (1998 – 2000)

Directed sales, marketing, and business/applications development for products sold into wire and cable market industry, including local area networks, industrial cables, aerospace, and automotive markets.

Led implementation of marketing strategies designed to support financial and corporate growth objectives

Developed and executed product strategies emphasizing two new polymers targeted for LAN marketing which ultimately generated $16 million annual revenues

Served as liaison for technical product development and long term supply agreements with a primary focus on supporting market expansion in North America; secured contractual agreements for 80% placement of methyl vinylether polymers for the LAN premise market

Plant Manager, (1993 – 1998)

Directed operations of a fluoropolymer manufacturing facility including finance, technical/engineering, environmental/health/safety, operations, and maintenance. Administered $60-70 million annual operating budget.

Reduced plant safety incident rate by 100%; achieved three years without lost time and 18 months without recordable injury

Reduced controllable fixed costs 25%

Implemented systemic improvements to warehouse and WIP leading to a $1 million reduction of working capital with no adverse effects to customer deliveries

Successfully led ISO9002 integration and certification

Technology Manager, (1992 – 1993)

Managed overall technical efforts for the facility, including both process and project engineering.

Planned and executed capacity expansion of two ECTFE process reactor systems

Directed construction and relocation of new catalyst preparation unit

Chevron Chemical Company (Gulf Oil), Orange, Texas 1980 – 1992

One of the world’s leading petrochemical companies with a market capitalization of $194 billon.

Superintendent/Operations Manager – Low-Density Polyethylene, (1988 – 1992)

Senior Operating Specialist, (1988 – 1992)

Operating Specialist High Density Polyethylene, (1984 – 1987)

Production Engineer, (1981 – 1984)

Project Engineer, (1980 – 1981)

EDUCATION

University of Texas Executive Education, Financial Management

Engineering Management Master’s Program, Statistical Emphasis (Deming)

Lamar University - Beaumont, Texas

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

University of Southwestern Louisiana - Lafayette, Louisiana

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