Meet Our Team

At CJB Applied Technologies, our team consists of experienced chemical manufacturing industry professionals. We are committed to our
corporate values of respect, integrity, trust, excellence, and stewardship.

Jimmy LeFiles - Technical Manager — Technical Manager Jimmy LeFiles

Drew Patterson- Chemist — Chemist Drew Patterson

Nigel Chimbetete - Bio-Applications Scientist — Bio-Applications Scientist Nigel Chimbetete

Luis Marin - Lab & Pilot Plant Assistant — Lab and Pilot Plant Assistant Luis Marin

Amanda Lupo - Project Specialist — Project Specialist Amanda Lupo

Jim Loar - Chief Commercial Officer — Chief Commercial Officer Jim Loar

Sedra Beckman - Health, Safety, Environmental Specialist — Health, Safety, Environmental Specialist Sedra Beckman

Victoria Maskule - Analytical Chemist — Analytical Chemist Victoria Maskule

Technical Manager

Jimmy LeFiles

Experience:

E. I. du Pont de Nemours- Six Sigma Master Black Belt Project Management Specialist

Griffin Corporation- QC Lab Manager, Manager of Formulations, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Director of R&D, Director of New Products

USDA, Chemist

University of Georgia Extension, Lab Specialist

Education:

BS Biology, Valdosta State College

Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification by DuPont

Lean Practitioner Certification by DuPont

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Applying my creativity and extensive knowledge of formulation chemistry and manufacturing technology to develop innovative solutions to my customers’ challenges.

Chemist

Drew Patterson

Experience:

CJB Industries – Chemist

Experience:

Valdosta State University, B.S., Chemistry

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Committed to developing robust formulations and commercial manufacturing processes that add value for CJB’s customers.

Bio-Applications Scientist

Nigel Chimbetete

Experience:

Kraft Heinz (Technology Design & Development)

Alabama A&M University – Research Assistant

Varichem Pharmaceuticals (Quality Control)

Education:

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, PhD, Food Science (Nutritional Biochemistry/Product Development)

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Master’s Degree, Food Science (Nutritional Biochemistry/Product Development)

Rust College, B.S., Chemistry

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Passionate about creating value added products and services with his extensive knowledge of secondary metabolites from plants and microorganisms.

Lab and Pilot Plant Assistant

Luis Marin

Experience:

Bucaral Hospital – Rural Doctor (Primary, Preventative, Urgent and Emergency care)

Los Jarales Clinic – Emergency Medicine Resident and Surgical Assistant

Jose Antonio Paez University – Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine for First Responders

Education:

University of Carabobo – Doctor in Medicine

Jose Antonio Paez University – Hospital Management and Health Services Audit

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Determined to prosecute all customer projects in an organized, fast and efficient manner.

Project Specialist

Amanda Lupo

Experience:

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – Research Assistant

Education:

University of Georgia, Master of Agribusiness

University of Georgia, B.S., Agriculture

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Seamlessly connecting our business to our customers by being a contact for all things operational before, during, and after projects.

Chief Commercial Officer

Jim Loar

Experience:

Cool Planet – President and CEO

Wilbur-Ellis Company – VP, Operations

Griffin Corporation – VP, North America

Anchor Hocking Corporation – Risk Manager

Gulf Oil Corporation – 3^rd Mate, Oceans

United States Naval Reserve – 10 Years

Education:

Ohio University, MBA

United States Merchant Marine Academy, B.S., Nautical Science

Duke University, Continuing Education – Risk Management, Cash Management and Banking

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Decades of leadership and success across the agricultural value chain in producer, distributor, retailer, and grower roles. Intently focused on bringing value to CJB’s customers.

Health, Safety, Environmental Specialist

Sedra Beckman

Experience:

State of Nevada Safety Consultation & Training Section – Safety Specialist

G&G Systems – Safety Professional

USAF – Unit Ground Safety Representative in 10^th Intelligence Squadron

USAF – Electrical Power Production Craftsman

Education:

Community College of the Air Force, Electrical/Mechanical

Columbia Southern University, B.S., Occupational Safety & Health

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Committed and passionate about the health, safety and environmental impact of CJB, our employees and the community we share.

Analytical Chemist

Victoria Maskule

Experience:

Micro Chem Company, LLC – Lab Manager

CJB Industries, Inc. – Analytical Chemist

Education:

Valdosta State University, B.A., Biology

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Committed to providing technical and analytical support for product and process improvement projects to ensure reliable QC results for our customers.