Meet Our Team

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amanda Lupo

Experience:

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

CJB Applied Technologies: Project 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 before, during, and after projects.

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

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

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

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.

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.

Ashley Jacobs

Experience:

CJB Industries: Night Shift Lead, Process Operator

Education:

Middle Georgia College, Associates Degree, Criminal Justice

Value Statement/Personal Promise:

To produce quality products according to CJB’s and our Customer’s high standards.

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.