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 MATRIC will hold its annual meeting reception at The Clay Center
for the Arts and Sciences from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October
10, 2007. We encourage our supporters and friends from the community
to attend and help celebrate the end of MATRIC's third and most successful
year. Our staff and many of our clients will be on hand to highlight some
of our project work. Over two hundred invited guests including Governor
Joe Manchin will be on hand to celebrate recent research and development
success at MATRIC and to learn about opportunities for regional economic
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In
every community there are dedicated individuals who selflessly give of
their time and talents to benefit the community as a whole. MATRIC's
Outgoing Board Chair Thomas E. Potter is a stellar example of such an
exemplary citizen. In addition to his active role as leader of the
business Law Department at the Charleston law firm of Jackson Kelly,
Potter served as Chair for numerous local community organizations
including the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce, Charleston Renaissance
Corporation, the Business and Industrial Development Corporation (BIDCO),
the National Institute for Chemical Studies, Capital Market, Inc.,
Advantage Valley, Inc., Charleston Rotary Club and the YMCA, and, most
recently, the Mid- Atlantic Technology, Research and Innovation Center.
Potter is a former member of the West Virginia University Board of Governors and is a member of the Boards of the West Virginia University Foundation, Center of the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia (the "Clay Center"), the Snowshoe Institute, Charleston Area Medical Center, National Advisory Council Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center-West Virginia University, and the West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund. In recognition of his service to the community, Potter received the Spirit of the Valley Award for leadership and volunteer work in the Kanawha Valley; was awarded the Order of Vandalia, West Virginia University's highest award; and was inducted to Marshall University's Business Hall of Fame. As Chairman of BIDCO from 2001 to 2004, Potter was instrumental in developing the concept of an entity that could potentially replace those research and technical jobs lost in the merger between the Union Carbide Corporation and the Dow Chemical Company, and the subsequent downsizing of the chemical industry as a whole in the Kanawha Valley. Because of his commitment, leadership and guidance, MATRIC has successfully increased our cumulative contract base to over $14.6M and now employs over 70 full and part- time staff, greatly exceeding expectations for its first three years and well on the way to becoming that entity envisioned. Thankfully, MATRIC will have access to Mr. Potter's considerable talents as he continues to serve as a MATRIC Board member. We at MATRIC are extremely grateful and proud to be associated with such a visionary leader. | ||||||
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MATRIC's board and staff would like to extend a sincere thank you
for the support of the Dow Chemical Company during MATRIC's first three
years. Without their support it would have been impossible for MATRIC to
have grown at the rate it has. The Dow Chemical Company has provided
significant contributions in donated space and laboratory equipment as
well as cash donations. Please join us in applauding this committed
corporate citizen for their contributions to economic development in the
Charleston area.
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 With MATRIC's increasing business related to biodiesel manufacturing, we now offer the services of two staff members to conduct BQ-9000 audits through the National Biodiesel Board. The main objective of the BQ-9000 program is to provide a mechanism to track biodiesel in the distribution system, identify biodiesel which meets industry standards and provide a means to reduce the probability of product reaching the marketplace which does not meet the industry standard, ASTM D6751. Companies who produce, transport and/or distribute biodiesel fuel can receive accreditation by completing an application, submitting a Quality Manual and Warranty Info, providing proof of EPA registration and undergoing an initial audit to insure processes are in place to meet D6751. Subsequent surveillance audits are also required. To access MATRIC's certified auditors, contact the National Biodisel Accreditation Program at www.bq-9000.org and request the services of Donald W. Booth or Donald C.Hamm. | ||||||
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The
next quarterly meeting of the West Virginia BioEnergy Forum will be
held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 9, at the
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium at West Virginia
University, 1100 Frederick Lane, Morgantown WV.
The Forum is a collaborative discussion and education round-table designed to focus on specific aspects of the bioenergy industry and is currently facilitated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, the West Virginia Division of Energy and the MATRIC. For more information, visit www.matricresearch.com The Create West Virginia Conference will be held from 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 12 to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 14 at Stonewall Resort State Park just two miles from Interstate 79 at Exit 91. Keynote speakers will focus on the big picture issues facing our communities, a recommended cultural shift to an enterprise economy, how schools and communities must build 21st century skills that lead to new opportunities for everyone and the seven and one-half keys to big success in small towns. To register, visit www.createwvconference.com | ||||||
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Donald
L Bunning, Registered Professional Engineer, is a typical MATRIC employee.
With more than thirty years experience with Union Carbide/Dow Chemical,
Don brings extensive knowledge of hydroformylation technologies, process
development, new catalyst development, demonstration of new technologies
in pilot units and on-site startup support to MATRIC's project work. Most
recently, Don has been working with pilot scale facilities on the use of
low-cost feedstocks for bidiesel production. He embodies the MATRIC "can
do" spirit with high energy and a wry sense of humor.
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Manager, Process Engineering: Manage day-to-day activities
of process engineering projects to ensure timely and cost effective
completion. Provide project management including monitoring and scheduling
of all personnel and equipment, required reporting and oversight, training
and supervision. Requires advanced degree and/or professional
certification with at least 10+ years of management experience.
Process Chemist: Apply fundamental chemical principles and practical knowledge in the development of chemical processes for operation in pilot and commercial scale. Interface with chemical engineers to conceptualize designs for most economic operation. Requires advanced degree in chemistry with at least five years of process-related experience. R&D Chemical Engineer: Design, construct and operate laboratory and pilot plant facilities for evaluating the performance of experimental chemical processes. Requires chemical engineering degree and at least five years of process engineering experience. Systems Engineer: Previous aerospace hardware/software experience needed for major project supporting NASA. Requires degree in computer science, software engineering or electrical engineering and at least five years experience. Choose Morgantown/Fairmont or Charleston location. Vice President of Tennessee Operations: MATRIC is seeking a dynamic executive with solid business management skills. Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years' proven track record of managing high-growth organizations in energy, environmental or chemical technologies. Advanced degree in science or engineering helpful but not required. MATRIC reserves the right to continue to accept applications until a successful candidate is identified. Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resumes by e-mail. AC&S Seeks Chemical Production Shift Supervisor: Chemical manufacturing company is looking for an experienced shift supervisor. Responsibilities include managing chemical operations, coordinating production schedules, raw material inventory control, quality control laboratory analyses and final product shipping. Compensation package over $50K, profit sharing, medical benefits, paid holidays and vacation. Forward resume and credentials to: AC & S, Inc., P.O. Box 335, Nitro, WV 25143 | ||||||
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