Meet Our Team

General Manager; Director of Innovation

Mitchell Tatar

Experience:

CJB Industries: Logistics Manager, Packaging Manager, Industrial and Systems Engineer

Johnson & Johnson: Post-Market Surveillance Analyst

Q-PAC: Production Manager

Royal Caribbean International: Industrial Engineer – Analyst & Data Scientist

Delta Airlines: Project Engineer

CJB Industries: Manufacturing Engineer

Education:

Georgia Institute of Technology, EMBA, Global Business Track & Leadership Academy

Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma

The Data Incubator, Certified Data Scientist

Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S., Industrial & Systems Engineering

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Dedicated to delivering seamless customer experiences with passion and joy, recognizing the vital role that innovative chemical and biological solutions play in creating a better world tomorrow.

Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Amanda Lupo

Experience:

CJB Applied Technologies: Project Specialist, Operations Specialist

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.

Chemist

Benjamin Woodall

Experience:

LBB Specialties: Formulation Chemist

Wikoff Color Corporation: Inkjet Chemist

Poteet Printing Systems: R&D Chemist

Education:

University of North Carolina at Wilmington, M.S., Marine Biology

East Carolina University, B.S., Biology

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Utilization of unique experiences and knowledge to better serve CJB customers. Provide support and high-quality formulations to meet customer needs.

Technical Team Leader

Brian Sook

Experience:

Arxada (legacy Lonza): Senior Scientist, Research Project Manager (Crop Protection)

Clariant: Crop Solutions Technical Leader

Arysta LifeScience: Global Formulation Chemist

Stepan Company: Research Chemist (Agro Formulations)

BioLab: Applications Chemist (Industrial Water Treatment)

Georgia State Guard: Sergeant

Education:

Georgia State University, Ph.D., Biochemistry

University of Kansas, B.A., Chemistry

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Quality should not be rushed. Provide top-tier customer service, focused on delivering timely, quality projects.

Chemist

Drew Patterson

Experience:

CJB Industries: Chemist

Education:

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.

Pilot Plant Leader

Earl Carter

Experience:

CJB Industries: Group Leader, Line Leader

Pilot Industries: Maintenance Supervisor

Education:

Georgia Military College, Associates Degree, Psychology

Georgia Military College, Associates Degree, General Studies

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Always start with a “yes” and a “can do” attitude.

Senior Scientist

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:

Valdosta State College, B.S., Biology

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.

Pilot Plant Operator

Lynn Williams

Experience:

CJB Industries: Group Lead, Packaging Line Leader

Pilot Industries: Process Operator

Education:

Wiregrass Technical College, Leadership Program

Lowndes High School, Graduate

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

Always follow the CJB R.I.T.E.S. to assist every customer to the best of my abilities.

Lab Technician

Precious Mgbeahuruike

Experience:

CJB Industries: Lab Technician

Allegiant Solutions, LLC: Lab Technician

Education:

Valdosta State University, B.A., Biology

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

An enthusiastic professional devoted to research and development, striving to make the process of sustainable agriculture more efficient while meeting customer and regulatory specifications.

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, Electrical Power Production Craftsman

Education:

Community College of the Air Force, Electrical/Mechanical

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

Georgia Institute of Technology, Professional Master’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.