E3 Clean Technologies Company Profile
Our leading technology was developed by Ohio University's Dr. Gerri Botte, a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. She has earned international recognition for her innovative research. She possesses a dynamic technology portfolio, including nine granted patents (including ammonia and urea electrolysis) and 27 pending patents. Gerardine (Gerri) Botte - Founder and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Botte is world renowned for her advanced energy work and has a strong record of success. She has been awarded more than $9 million in external grants from both governmental and private sources. She is also the founder of the Center for Electrochemical Engineering Research (CEER) at Ohio University. Her technology portfolio includes nine granted patents (including ammonia and urea electrolysis) and 27 pending. In 2010, Dr. Botte was nominated for a World Technology Award in the category of Environment for her work in ammonia electrolysis. Kent V. Shields - Chief Executive Officer Mr. Shields provides world-class leadership and industry know-how to the E3 team. He was formerly a General Manager at Cummins Diesel (Power Generation Division) and Senior Vice President at Datacard Group. He has extensive international commercialization and manufacturing experience, having worked in Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Mr. Shields holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue. Robert (Rocky) N. Mansfield, Jr. - Vice President Product Development Rocky has more than 30 years of experience in designed experiments and statistical analysis, and product and process design bringing mass-produced products to the market place. This includes 20 years of experience in electrochemistry, metal oxide chemistry and processing for the Energizer Battery Company. Rocky's experience also includes broader management as a small business owner, and VP of Product Development and Manufacturing for the Sensor Development Corporation.