LEADING THE WAY
A team of experts committed to change
The Cyclyx International team is made up of technologists, chemical engineers, manufacturing specialists and experienced business leaders from the chemical, recycling and waste management industries.
Joe Vaillancourt
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Vaillancourt
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Vaillancourt brings more than 25 years of operational, financial, and strategic experience in industrial, environmental…
Bill Cooper
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Bill Cooper
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Mr. Cooper brings over 25 years of senior executive, investment banking and consulting experience working with growth companies.
Russell Main
Chief Financial Officer
Russell Main
Chief Financial Officer
Russ has over 25 years of executive finance and operational experience with a track record of optimizing finance…
Rick Cochrane
Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
Rick Cochrane
Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
Mr. Cochrane joined Cyclyx from Continuus Materials LLC where he was Senior Vice President of Business Development
Matt Durbin
Vice President of Operations
Matt Durbin
Vice President of Operations
Mr. Durbin brings more than 10 years of operations management experience in the fields of Construction, Environmental Remediation…
Kevin Paine
Vice President of Finance – Business Partner
Kevin Paine
Vice President of Finance – Business Partner
Mr. Paine joined the Organic Growth Group, WM’s corporate venturing department, in 2006.
James Trevathan
Vice President of Feedstock Sourcing and Supply Chain
James Trevathan
Vice President of Feedstock Sourcing and Supply Chain
Mr. Trevathan has 20 years of operational, supply chain, and marketing experience in the petrochemical industry. Mr. Trevathan joined Cyclyx from ExxonMobil Chemical, where he held management positions in manufacturing, market development, logistics, and supply chain operations.
Lauren Etlinger
General Counsel
Lauren Etlinger
General Counsel
Ms. Etlinger joined Cyclyx from Exxon Mobil Corporation. At ExxonMobil, Ms. Etlinger provided legal counsel to the…
Joe Ledbetter
Senior Director of Feedstock Supplychain and Operations
Joe Ledbetter
Senior Director of Feedstock Supplychain and Operations
Mr. Ledbetter has 13 years of comprehensive experience in diverse production environments, including advanced recycling…
Ron Abbott
Sustainability Technical Manager, Chevron Phillips Chemical
Ron Abbott
Sustainability Technical Manager, Chevron Phillips Chemical
Ron Abbott is Chevron Phillips Chemical’s Sustainability Technical Manager, responsible for advancing technical programs to advance long term global sustainability objectives. Prior to assuming this role in 2018, Abbott served as the Planning and Strategy Manager in the Corporate Planning and Development group where he oversaw the strategic planning process for Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem). In this role, he led a team that developed CPChem’s most recent corporatewide strategic business plan.
Tim Barnette
Vice President, Polymers and Sustainability, AmSty
Tim Barnette
Vice President, Polymers and Sustainability, AmSty
Tim Barnette is Vice President – Polymers and Sustainability of AmSty. He was appointed to this position in 2012.
Juan Becerra
Managing Director, GE Licensing
Juan Becerra
Managing Director, GE Licensing
Juan is a Managing Director of Licensing at GE. Based in Niskayuna, NY, he joined the business in 2014. Juan leads innovative business initiatives involving intangible assets originating from GE’s digital assets and activities across GE. His team ties together software, patents, brand, advanced technology, market needs, and business plans.
Jacqueline Hollands
Global Manager, Product Recycling and Innovation, MilliporeSigma
Jacqueline Hollands
Global Manager, Product Recycling and Innovation, MilliporeSigma
Jacqueline Hollands leads and develops MilliporeSigma’s initiatives and programs that meet the sustainability needs for customers. She has implemented product recycling options, such as the Biopharma Single-Use Product Recycling Program and the ech2o™ Lab Water Cartridge Recycling Program. Currently, she is working on developing innovative recycling solutions for the life science industry.
Geoffrey Inch
Circular Economy and Sustainability, Director Braskem, North America
Geoffrey Inch
Circular Economy and Sustainability, Director Braskem, North America
Geoffrey Inch currently leads the Circular Economy & Sustainability team for Braskem’s North America business unit and is responsible for the company’s sustainable development strategy and performance in North America.
Catherine C. Keenan
Founder and Principal, Catherine C. Keenan LLC – Consulting
Catherine C. Keenan
Founder and Principal, Catherine C. Keenan LLC – Consulting
Catherine Keenan has deep experience in strategy development, government and public affairs…
Steve Russell
Principal, SKR Strategies LLC
Steve Russell
Principal, SKR Strategies LLC
Steve Russell is a thought leader on plastics, sustainability and the circular economy, and a trusted bridge builder…
Suzanne Shelton
President and CEO, Shelton Group
Suzanne Shelton
President and CEO, Shelton Group
Suzanne is the voice and vision of Shelton Group. Drawing on her extensive experience in energy and the environment – and 25+ years in the marketing and advertising industry – Suzanne provides high-level strategic insights for our clients and guidance for our research and creative departments. She regularly speaks at conferences around the country, including Sustainable Brands, Fortune Brainstorm E and the International Builders’ Show, and serves as a guest columnist for publications like Fast Company, Green Builder and GreenBiz.com
Paul Turner
Managing Director, Marcian Limited
Paul Turner
Managing Director, Marcian Limited
Paul Turner is a former Senior Executive in the Chemical Industry, having worked with reputable, blue chip companies..