research And Development Chemist

DAVID J. HANLON

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SUMMARY

An innovative Ph.D. inorganic/organometallic chemist with over 20 years’ experience spanning lab

customer communications, product and process development and R&D management. A broad

background gives a different perspective allowing me to find “out of the box” solutions to

problems/opportunities spanning quality, new product development, novel methods of chemical

manufacture and process scale-up allowing improvements to the bottom line. Specialized

experiences include colloid and surface chemistry, rubber charactization, rheology of paints,

coatings, homecare products, personal care products, polymer solutions, and development of

oilfield products. The focus of this is to improve the company’s profit margin. Additional talents

include:

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Chemical Problem Solving Project Management

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Process Modeling Analytical method improvement

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Creating & Mentoring Technical Teams Bridging The Lab and the Plant

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Statistical Methods (SPC, DOE, SQC) Lab/Pilot Scale Process Emulation

I have applied these abilities to contribute to the bottom line through creative product and

process development as evidenced by 13 issued U.S. Patents.

EXPERIENCE

Chemist On Request 8/2014-Present

PRINCIPAL: Chemical consultant providing services for process and product development,

technical expertise and guidance, hands-on bench work, methods development and general

support. Areas of support included: Training and chemical background studies

Firestone Polymers, LLC 2007-2014

Chemist/Chief Chemist: Lab supervisor and manager of 13 QA/QC shift analysts. Duties

include: Equipment changes leading to improved safety, purchasing changes leading to

$25,000 yr. savings, lab instrument calibration and maintenance and auditing and monitoring

laboratory performance. Specifics of note:

• Cross training and qualification of analysts

• Changed to hydrogen generator for GC’s, saving $10,000/yr. and a safer lab

• Implementation of control charts for monitoring instruments and testing results

• Upgrading tests as better methodologies are developed such as switch to automated

solution viscometers that contributed to reduction of staff by 1 analyst

• Involved in rebuilding the lab after flooding caused by hurricane Ike

• Switch to laboratory LIMS system

• Instrumentation including: gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs, FTIR and various

viscometers

Hanlon & Associates 1999-2007

PRINCIPAL: Chemical consultant providing services for process and product development,

technical expertise and guidance, hands-on bench work, methods development and general

support. Areas of support included:

• Training and background studies

• Coordinated and supervised a chelated zinc micronutrient pilot study

• Assisted establishment of a chemical quality control program including lab design,

equipment selection and acquisition for a small foundry

• Implemented an analytical and QA/QC program for tall oil and lignosulfonates

• Created novel process to convert an available product into a cement additive

David J. Hanlon (Continued)

• Developed a calcium lignosulfonate additive for the multi-million dollar cement business

• Conceived and implemented processes of synthesizing quaternary ammonium products,

sourced and priced raw materials and tested the process in the pilot plant for sale into the

oil and gas industry

TETRA Technologies, Incorporated 1991-1999

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (1995-1999): Built a team of 7 laboratory professionals supporting a diversified

specialty chemicals manufacturer with annual sales of $251,000,000 and administered an annual laboratory

budget of $1,100,000. Developed and managed operational budget, setting priorities, developing project

programs to support corporate business goals, coordinating product and process development for

commercialization, and evaluating new technologies for risk and commercial contribution. The position reported

to the Chemicals Division Executive Vice President.

• Grew the technical center chemicals group into a team interfacing with sales, marketing,

manufacturing, senior management and process engineering

• Company gained a $3,300,000/yr account and supported $2,000,000/yr of value-added

product based on data generated by the rebuilt corporate QA/QC program

• Protected a $50-million/yr road de-icer business by leading the development of a low

temperature corrosion inhibitor

• Devised the key concept in a hanging desiccant product with sales of $1-$2-million/yr

PROCESS CHEMIST (1991-1995): Developed, completed, and coordinated research and

development programs supporting manufacturing, sales and marketing and process engineering. Job

duties included: Supporting the application of precipitation technologies, such as High Density Solids

(HDSTM) and Improved Metals Removal (IMR) to a number of metal systems for the purification and

recovery needs. Job functions spanned: conducting research and development programs to

understand the fundamental reasons for the behavior of manganese and fluoride in calcium chloride.

Specific projects include:

• Conducted initial metal precipitation study gaining a multi-million dollar contract with KUC

• Developed new magnesium removal process for calcium chloride with savings of

$500,000/yr by allowing the use of lower cost limestone

• Reduced zinc halide cost by developing a nickel removal process allowing the use of

$0.15/lb raw materials versus $0.65/lb raw materials in a $5,000,000 market

• Converted a land filled material into a product with potential savings of $60,000/yr

• Research in the chemistry and removal of contaminants in calcium chloride

E.C.C. America Southern Clay Products Subsidiary

1988-1991

SENIOR SCIENTIST: Directed a team of 3 professionals and 3 technicians in the use of

statistical methods to understand the processing calcium bentonite.

• Developed new product with improved bentonite cost/performance characteristics

permitting SCP to obtain a $10,000,000/yr bentonite account

• Preparation of clay slurries with much higher solids than previously possible

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (Inorganic Chemistry) University of Oklahoma

B.S. (Chemistry & Mathematics) Northwest Oklahoma State University

PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Author/coauthor of 19 patents and research publications

DAVID J. HANLON

SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS

"The Role of Bentonite in Liquid Automatic Dishwashing Detergents," at the BASF Autodish

Symposium, Detroit, Michigan (1988)

"Synthesis of Transition Metal Vinylidene Carbene Complexes Using Phase Transfer Catalysis," at

the 181st National American Chemical Society Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia (1981), with D. F. Martin,

D. van der Helm, M. V. Hossain and E. V. Dehmlow

"Synthesis of Transition Metal Vinylidene Carbene Complexes," at the 26th Oklahoma

Pentasectional American Chemical Society, Cameron University (1980), with D. F. Martin, D. van

der Helm, M. V. Hossain and E. V. Dehmlow

"Proposal for Research on the Mechanism and Rate of Methanation of Carbon Monoxide over

Doped Nickel Boride Catalysis, "Seminar, University of Oklahoma (1979)

"Reactions of Coal with Small Covalent Molecules at High Pressures, "At the 25th Oklahoma

Pentasectional American Chemical Society Meeting, Oklahoma State University (1979) with A.P.

Hagen, T. S. Miller, S. M. Maxey and D. L. Terrell

"Methanation of Carbon Monoxide, "Seminar, University of Oklahoma (1978)

UNITED STATES PATENTS

“Method for Producing Zinc Bromide” W. Dunaway, D. Hanlon, L. Howard, J. McKennis, and R.

Symens; U.S. Patent No. 6,036,937

“Method for Manufacturing Clear Brine Fluids from Impure Zinc Stock” R. A. Fisher, P. Wayland,

and D. Hanlon; U.S. Patent No. 5,951,954

“Dehumidifying Pouch” J. Cunanan, D. Heaner, and D. Hanlon; U.S. Patent No. 5,907,908

“Method for Applying Halide Brines to Surfaces” S. Mishra, D. Hanlon, and N. Bae; U.S. Patent No.

5,891,225

“Method for Preparing High Solids Bentonite Slurries” M. Knudson, P. Carroll, D. Hanlon, W.

Menking, and P. Lewis; U.S. Patent No. 5,266,538

“Process for Producing Bentonite Clays Exhibiting Enhanced Solution Viscosity Properties” P.

Bauer, D. Hanlon, and W. Menking; U.S.Patent No. 5,248,641

"Vicinal Diol Containing Monomers and Polymers and Methods of Treating a Subterranean

Formation," D. Hanlon, M. Holtmeyer, M. Conway, and C. Hunt; U.S. Patent No. 4,767,550

“Vicinal Diol Containing Monomers and Methods of Preparing” M. Holtmeyer, D. Hanlon, M.

Conway and C. Hunt; U.S. Patent No. 4,730,081

“Composition for and Method of Altering the Permeability of a Subterranean Formation” S. Almond

and D. Hanlon; U.S. Patent No. 4,664,713

“Method of Improving the Permeability of a Subterranean Formation by Removal of Polymeric

Materials There from”, D. Hanlon, J. Wilson, and J. Weaver; U.S. Patent No. 4,609,475

"Composition for and Method of Altering the Permeability of a Subterranean Formation, "S. W.

Almond and D. J. Hanlon; U.S. Patent No. 4,606,772

"Crosslinking Composition and Method of Preparation," D. J. Hanlon and S. W. Almond; U.S.

Patent No. 4,460,751 July 17, 1984

"Method of Altering the Permeability of a Subterranean Formations," D. J. Hanlon and S. W.

Almond; U.S. Patent No. 4,524,829 June 25, 1985

PUBLICATIONS

"A New Treating Technique to recover Injectivity In Injection Wells Damaged By Polymer

Deposition," D. Hanlon, W. Dill, and T. Garvin; Proceedings of 34th Annual Southwest Petroleum

Shortcourse, (1987)

"New Chemical and Mechanical Technology for Injection Profile Control, "D. Hanlon, S. Fulton and

M. Beny; Proceedings of 34th Annual Southwest Petroleum Shortcourse, (1987)

"µ -Vinylidene and η l-1Cyclopropenyliron Complexes: Chemistry and Synthesis Via l,l-

Dichlorocyclopropanes," Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Oklahoma (1985)

"The Structure of the Ether Solvate of cis-µ -[Benzyl (phenyl) vinylidene]-µ -carbonyl-bis[carbonyl(η -

5-Cyclopentadienyl)iron(0)](Fe-Fe)," M. B. Hossain, D. J. Hanlon, D. F. Marten, D. van der Helm

and E. V. Dehmlow; Acta Cryst., B38, 1457 (1982)

"Synthesis of Bridging Vinylideneiron Dimers Using l,l-Dichlorocyclopropanes. Cyclopropenes as

Intermediates," D. F. Marten, E. V. Dehmlow, D. J. Hanlon, M. B. Hossain, and D. van der Helm; J.

Am. Chem. Soc., 103, 4940 (1981)

"Tricarbonyl (Trimethyl (η 6-phenyl) silane) Chromium," D. van der Helm, R. A. Loghry, D. J. Hanlon, and A. P. Hagen; Cryst.

Struct. Commun., 8, 899 (1979)

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