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The Company’s management team is highly experienced in the research, design, development, implementation and manufacturing of process heaters and furnaces.  The majority of the team has extensive experience in general business operations, and all managers have experience in their respective fields.  The following is a list of key management accompanied by brief biographies:

 

 

 

Anthony T. Limpe, Chairman:

 

Anthony T. Limpe joined Petro-Chem in 1961 as a Process Engineer and became President and CEO in 1970. In his 40+ years career at Petro-Chem, Mr. Limpe has worked in many different disciplines within the company and has personally designed over 1,000 process heaters. He has been involved with process engineering, thermal rating, cost estimation, start-up, sales management and general management of the operation worldwide. Currently he serves as the Chairman of the company. Mr. Limpe was also one of the original members of the API Subcommittee on Fired Heaters.

 

 

 

Stephen T. Limpe, Chief Executive Officer & President: 

 

Stephen T. Limpe has served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company since January 2004.  From 1999 until 2003 Mr. Limpe served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director, and previously as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of beenz.com inc., a global, internet currency business.  From 1994 until 1999 Mr. Limpe and served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Acoustiguide Corp., the world’s leading supplier of self-guided audio tours in museums and historic sites, in which he was a principle investor.  In 1990, Mr. Limpe co-founded Vestrock Partners, a New York based private equity firm and served as a member of Vestrock and its successor Gefinor (USA) Inc. until 1994.  Prior to that, Mr. Limpe worked in the Investment Banking division of Merrill Lynch & Co. where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance, and general corporate finance.  Mr. Limpe received his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and his B.S. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

Patrick S. Chang, Senior Vice President, Production:

 

Patrick S. Chang is responsible for all after sales activities, including project management, engineering, procurement services and inspections.  He also oversees our Indian affiliate and member of the Board of that company. Mr. Chang’s background in designing nuclear power plants prior to joining Petro-Chem provides for in-depth understanding and unparallel skills in structural designs, project management and overall supervisions of Petro-Chem’s production operations.  Mr. Chang has been in the industry for over 15 years.

 

 

 

Christopher C. Eley, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing:

 

Christopher C. Eley has served as Senior Vice President. Sales & Marketing of the Company since July 2006.  From 2001 until 2006 Mr. Eley served as Vice President, Business Development, of KTI Corp., a division of Technip USA.  Mr. Eley was a founding member of the Houston office of KTI, and served various roles ranging from engineering, estimating and in-house sales support from 1990 to 1994. In 1994 Mr. Eley moved into sales and served various roles ranging from Sales Engineer to Manager of Sales.  Prior to his employment at KTI Mr. Eley worked at Energy Technology, Inc. (ENTEC) as a field service engineer. ENTEC was a supplier for fired heaters to the refineries, pipelines and gas plants.  In this role he was responsible for all activities related to the service division such as troubleshooting, estimating, sales, and project management.  Mr. Eley received his B.S.M.E. from Texas Tech University in 1988.

 

 

 

William T. Bredin, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer:

 

William T. Bredin joined Petro-Chem in 1980 as Manager of Accounting.  Promoted to position of Controller in 1986 and VP/CFO in 1998. Mr. Bredin has over 25 years of experience in all phases of accounting and administration. He directs and oversees all the financial activities of the Company including our international affiliates.  Mr. Bredin is also member of the Board of Directors of Petro-Chem Korea Ltd.

 

    David E. Goodman, Treasurer and Director MIS:

David E. Goodman joined Petro-Chem in January 2004 within the Finance and Administration Department where he has company wide responsibility for technology, cash management, treasury functions and management reporting.  Mr. Goodman is also involved with corporate development activities for Petro-Chem.  In 1999 Mr. Goodman was the Treasurer and Vice President of Corporate Development for beenz.com responsible for financial budgeting and forecasting along with worldwide cash and treasury management.  From 1992 through 1999, Mr. Goodman was the Chief Financial Officer for King, Pagano & Harrison, a midsized law firm, as well as a litigation consultant.  As the Chief Financial Officer David was responsible for all the firms polices and procedures, including the accounting, reporting, analysis, budgeting, technology, and human resources.  Prior to King, Pagano & Harrison, Mr. Goodman was a litigation Consultant with Bickel & Brewer another law firm the predecessors of King, Pagano & Harrison.  From 1988 through 1991, Mr. Goodman was a consultant for Andersen Consulting.  Mr. Goodman received his M.B.A. in Finance, from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and his BS degree in Economics from Cornell University.

   

Sandeep A. Dandekar, Vice President & Director of Proposals:

 

Sandeep A. Dandekar is responsible for Company's proposal activities and head of Thermal/Process Group.  Mr. Dandekar oversees coordination and has operational control of all proposal activities, and liaises with international affiliates to insure design and pricing consistencies.  Mr. Dandekar manages the Company's cost engineering and assists in vendor and subcontractor solicitation, negotiation, and selection analysis.

 

 

 

Ilija D. Radisic, Vice President & Director of Corporate Purchasing:

Ilija D. Radisic joined Petro Chem Development Co., Inc. in 2001 as Director of Corporate Purchasing and promoted to position of Vice President in 2006. Mr. Radisic has over 15 years of international experience in all phases of strategic planning, management operations, leadership in goal-setting, business development, supplier relationship, product sourcing and purchasing.  Mr. Radisic is responsible to set corporate procurement policy and supervise company worldwide activities including sourcing / purchasing / expediting / trafficking.  His department is responsible to secure the required products and services for all Petro-Chem’s projects within the project requirements, budget and schedules set forth by project management.  Mr. Radisic received his B.S. degree in Engineering from Electro-Engineering University, Belgrade (former Yugoslavia) in 1988.

 

 

 

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