President & CEO
Jan C. Behnke
Jan C. Behnke
President & CEO
| Education: | |
| 1989 | Industrie- und Handelskammer |
| 1994 | Bachelor of Science, University of Mainz |
| 2005 | Master of Business Administration, University of Texas |
| Professional career: | |
| 1989 - 1994 | Hoechst AG Product Manager Acetyls Product Manager Phosphorous Products |
| 1994 - 2004 | Celanese Global Market Manager Acrylic Monomers Product Manager, Chemical Products Europe Country Manager Italy & Greece Product Manager Oxygenated Solvents |
| 2004 - 2019 | The Dow Chemical Company Sr. Corporate Director Digital Transformation Global Business Director Industrial Solutions Sr. Corporate Director Commercial Excellence & Channel Management Global Business Director Amines & Chealants |
| 2020-2022 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Vice President Commercial & Technology |
| Since 2023 | President Division ELANTAS |
Vice President Finance & CFO
Jim McMillin
Jim McMillin
Vice President Finance & CFO
| Education: | |
| BSBA Accounting, The Ohio State University | |
| Professional career: | |
| 1979 - 1985 | Ernst & Young (CPA) Audit Practice Focused on audits primarily in the manufacturing sector, started career in the St. Louis office, followed by the Oklahoma City office. |
| 1986 - 2002 | Blue Circle Industries PLC (LaFarge SA) Various financial positions in the North American Headquarters (Atlanta), at both the Corporate & Division levels, serving the building materials industry. Three year posting to Malaysia, focusing on regional business integration of building materials acquisitions. |
| 2002 - 2005 | Sensient Technologies Various financial positions in the Division HG, serving both the global food & ink technology markets. |
| Since June 2005 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Vice President Finance & CFO |
Vice President Operations
Susanne McHale
Susanne McHale
Vice President Operations
| Education: | |
| 1983 | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| Professional career: | |
| 1983 - 1985 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. R&D Chemist / Pilot Plant Intern |
| 1985 - 1992 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Pilot Plant Manager |
| 1992 - 1998 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Process Engineering Manager |
| 1998 - 2004 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Production, Maintenance and Process Engineering Manager |
| Since 2004 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Director of Operations |
Jan C. Behnke
President & CEO
| Education: | |
| 1989 | Industrie- und Handelskammer |
| 1994 | Bachelor of Science, University of Mainz |
| 2005 | Master of Business Administration, University of Texas |
| Professional career: | |
| 1989 - 1994 | Hoechst AG Product Manager Acetyls Product Manager Phosphorous Products |
| 1994 - 2004 | Celanese Global Market Manager Acrylic Monomers Product Manager, Chemical Products Europe Country Manager Italy & Greece Product Manager Oxygenated Solvents |
| 2004 - 2019 | The Dow Chemical Company Sr. Corporate Director Digital Transformation Global Business Director Industrial Solutions Sr. Corporate Director Commercial Excellence & Channel Management Global Business Director Amines & Chealants |
| 2020-2022 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Vice President Commercial & Technology |
| Since 2023 | President Division ELANTAS |
Jim McMillin
Vice President Finance & CFO
| Education: | |
| BSBA Accounting, The Ohio State University | |
| Professional career: | |
| 1979 - 1985 | Ernst & Young (CPA) Audit Practice Focused on audits primarily in the manufacturing sector, started career in the St. Louis office, followed by the Oklahoma City office. |
| 1986 - 2002 | Blue Circle Industries PLC (LaFarge SA) Various financial positions in the North American Headquarters (Atlanta), at both the Corporate & Division levels, serving the building materials industry. Three year posting to Malaysia, focusing on regional business integration of building materials acquisitions. |
| 2002 - 2005 | Sensient Technologies Various financial positions in the Division HG, serving both the global food & ink technology markets. |
| Since June 2005 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Vice President Finance & CFO |
Susanne McHale
Vice President Operations
| Education: | |
| 1983 | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| Professional career: | |
| 1983 - 1985 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. R&D Chemist / Pilot Plant Intern |
| 1985 - 1992 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Pilot Plant Manager |
| 1992 - 1998 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Process Engineering Manager |
| 1998 - 2004 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Production, Maintenance and Process Engineering Manager |
| Since 2004 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Director of Operations |
Director of Purchasing
Eric McLaughlin
Eric McLaughlin
Director of Purchasing
| Education: | |
| 1997 | Bachelor of Science, Quinnipiac University |
| Professional career: | |
| 1997 - 1999 | ICI Klea Sales Manager, North East and Midwest |
| 1999 - 2015 | Lucite International Procurement Director, Raw Materials and Logistics |
| 2015 - 2016 | Ring Container Technologies Purchasing Manager, North America |
| 2016 - 2020 | Future FuelChemical Company Purchasing Manager, Direct Materials and Logistics |
| Since Nov 2020 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Director of Purchasing |
Director Human Resources
Jeff Pattison
Jeff Pattison
Director Human Resources
| Education: | |
| Bachelor of Science in Management, Missouri State University | |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources Designation | |
| Professional career: | |
| 2001 - 2006 | Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis HR Generalist |
| 2006 - 2013 | Apria Healthcare, St. Louis Manager/Director of Human Resources |
| 2013 - 2018 | Store Supply Warehouse, St. Louis Director Human Resources |
| 2018 - 2020 | LMI Aerospace, St. Louis Director Human Resources |
| Since June 2020 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Present Director Human Resources |
Head of Safety & Regulatory Affairs
Mark Grisham
Mark Grisham
Head of Safety & Regulatory Affairs
| Education: | |
| Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics – Murray State University | |
| Master of Science, Occupational Safety and Health – Murray State University | |
| Professional career: | |
| 1988 - 2014 | United States Enrichment Corporation Environmental Safety and Health Section Supervisor/Radiological Protection Manager Designee |
| 2014 - 2020 | Eastman Chemical Health Safety Environment and Security Manager |
| 2020 - 2021 | Afton Chemical Sr. Health Safety Environment and Security Specialist/Area 2 Health Safety Environment and Security Manager |
| 2021 - Present | ELANTAS PDG Head of Safety and Regulatory Affairs |
Eric McLaughlin
Director of Purchasing
| Education: | |
| 1997 | Bachelor of Science, Quinnipiac University |
| Professional career: | |
| 1997 - 1999 | ICI Klea Sales Manager, North East and Midwest |
| 1999 - 2015 | Lucite International Procurement Director, Raw Materials and Logistics |
| 2015 - 2016 | Ring Container Technologies Purchasing Manager, North America |
| 2016 - 2020 | Future FuelChemical Company Purchasing Manager, Direct Materials and Logistics |
| Since Nov 2020 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Director of Purchasing |
Jeff Pattison
Director Human Resources
| Education: | |
| Bachelor of Science in Management, Missouri State University | |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources Designation | |
| Professional career: | |
| 2001 - 2006 | Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis HR Generalist |
| 2006 - 2013 | Apria Healthcare, St. Louis Manager/Director of Human Resources |
| 2013 - 2018 | Store Supply Warehouse, St. Louis Director Human Resources |
| 2018 - 2020 | LMI Aerospace, St. Louis Director Human Resources |
| Since June 2020 | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Present Director Human Resources |
Mark Grisham
Head of Safety & Regulatory Affairs
| Education: | |
| Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics – Murray State University | |
| Master of Science, Occupational Safety and Health – Murray State University | |
| Professional career: | |
| 1988 - 2014 | United States Enrichment Corporation Environmental Safety and Health Section Supervisor/Radiological Protection Manager Designee |
| 2014 - 2020 | Eastman Chemical Health Safety Environment and Security Manager |
| 2020 - 2021 | Afton Chemical Sr. Health Safety Environment and Security Specialist/Area 2 Health Safety Environment and Security Manager |
| 2021 - Present | ELANTAS PDG Head of Safety and Regulatory Affairs |
Vice President Commercial & Technology
Kristy Johnson
Kristy Johnson
Vice President Commercial & Technology
| Education: | |
| Bachelor of Science, Marian University, Indianapolis | |
| Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | |
| Professional career: | |
| 2006 - 2011 | Eli Lilly & Company Sales Representative |
| 2011 - 2012 | Philips Healthcare Field Marketing Manager |
| 2012-2013 | Baxter Healthcare Product Manager |
| 2013-2015 | Mead Johnson Nutrition |
| 2015-2020 | Express Scripts |
| 2020-2023 | Air Products & Chemicals Global Commercial Leader, OEM Channel-Membrane Solutions Global Commercial Operations & Marketing Leader, Membrane Solutions |
| 2023-Present | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Vice President, Commercial & Technology |
Kristy Johnson
Vice President Commercial & Technology
| Education: | |
| Bachelor of Science, Marian University, Indianapolis | |
| Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | |
| Professional career: | |
| 2006 - 2011 | Eli Lilly & Company Sales Representative |
| 2011 - 2012 | Philips Healthcare Field Marketing Manager |
| 2012-2013 | Baxter Healthcare Product Manager |
| 2013-2015 | Mead Johnson Nutrition |
| 2015-2020 | Express Scripts |
| 2020-2023 | Air Products & Chemicals Global Commercial Leader, OEM Channel-Membrane Solutions Global Commercial Operations & Marketing Leader, Membrane Solutions |
| 2023-Present | ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Vice President, Commercial & Technology |