GMP’s extensive Front End Process Development team significantly expands our company’s capabilities and brings to the table knowledge and expertise across many technologies. From conception through plant design, utilizing the proven stage-gate process to establish achievable objectives and estimates, GMP can help you achieve your business goals.
Electrical Engineering, Midlands Technical College
Bob Otts is a talented project controller with construction management skills. He can perform estimating, scheduling, cost control, and cost analysis with efficiency. He has 15+ years of capital project experience in industries which include pulp and paper, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. Bob has a solid base in both stick-built and modular construction approaches. He understands the advantages and disadvantages for various contracting strategies frequently employed on capital projects and can plan the measurements and controls needed to successfully monitor the project, regardless of contract form.
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Craig Wence
Expertise In:
Automation and Control
PLC/HMI Programming
Control System Architecture Design
Control System Network Design
Start-up and Commissioning
Training
Education
BS, Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University
Craig has over twelve years of experience in control systems projects. His project work has included detailed design, configuration, installation, start-up, commissioning, training, and troubleshooting.
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Jo Turner
Expertise In:
CAD Manager
CAD Designer
Smart P&IDs
Document Control / Management
Selected Project Experience:
Seaboard Energy Renewable Diesel and Naphtha, KS
Milliken Chemicals, SC
Eastman Chemicals, TN
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
Computer Programming Certificate, Anderson Vocational Center
Jo is a Process Technologist with more than 28 years of consulting experience supporting projects at various stages of their lifecycle from feasibility study through construction. Her focus areas include conceptual engineering, front end engineering design, and detailed design. The industrial application of these focus areas include renewable fuels, specialty chemicals, polymers and power generation
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Ricky Bowman
Expertise In:
Project Controls
Site Administration of Purchasing
Project Online Outage Scheduling
Subcontract Administration
Education
Electronics & Computer Warfare Systems, US Navy
Electronics Warfare School, US Navy
Registrations / Certifications / Licenses:
Duke Energy PMCoE 2016 PM Training
Duke Energy PMCoE PM Training
P6 V.8.2 Familiarization & Training
Maximo & Maximo/P6 Interface Training
Weekly PMI Training for PMP Certification
P5 Beginner & Advanced Scheduling
P3e/c Advanced Scheduling Session
Timberline Cost, Accounting & Estimating Systems
Various PM/PC Training Formatted Plans
Ricky is a Project Controls Professional with more than twenty-five (25) years of valuable experience and employment history across various industries, including Fossil, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Refineries, and Ash Remediation, as well as the United States Navy. He is a results-oriented leader with a detailed record of success in coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Craft disciplines across a wide range of organizational fields. Ricky possesses strong leadership ethics coupled with the skills to function as an effective team player. He is a motivated professional with the ability to achieve and surpass optimum goals while driving operational excellence in direct compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
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Joseph Bridwell
Expertise In:
Health and Safety Program Management
HSE Program Supervision
Selected Project Experience:
McAbee Construction, AL
Mississippi Power, MS
The Southern Company, GA
Fiber Industries, SC
Lyondell-Citgo Refinery, TX
Michelin, SC
Mercedes Benz, AL
Georgia Pacific Corp, GA
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
First-Aid & CPR Instructor
Certified Radiation Safety Officer
OSHA 501, 511
EM-385 Certification
TWIC
Joesph offers 20+ years of experience in industrial and construction standards and guidelines including OSHA (CFR 1910 & 1926), EPA, NFPA, HACCP, Worker Compensation regulations, and OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). He has excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and other computer software & programs.
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Justin Cianfarano
Expertise In:
Piping Design
Education:
AS Engineering Graphics & Technology, Greenville Technical College
Selected Project Experience:
Fiber Industries, SC
astman Chemicals, TN
Fortron, NC
SI Group, SC
Skills:
PDS
AutoCAD Plant 3D (P3D)
LFM Laser Scan
Microstation
AutoCAD
Smart Plant Review
Navisworks
Justin has 20 years of experience as a Piping Designer and Engineer. He has an extensive background using CAD software, including all versions of AutoCAD, PDS and Microstation. Justin has worked on various projects within the Semiconductor, Chemical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical and Pulp & Paper industries. Justin honed his skills working at Industrial Design Corp, ImagePoint, Wood Group and Fluor before joining GMP.
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C. Michael Wells
Expertise In:
Project Controls
Project Costing
Site Administration Management
Education:
BS, Business Administration, University of South Carolina
Selected Project Experience:
Siemens-Westinghouse, GA
International Paper, AL
Boise Cascade Corp, MN
Pfizer, Inc, MI
Roche Carolina, Inc, SC
Affiliations / Registrations:
American Association of Cost Engineers
Michael has over 30 years of experience in the industrial construction field with emphasis on project controls. He has held positions of increasing responsibility beginning in site-based safety and office management, and progressing through client administrative and construction project control positions. Recent assignments have included projects in pulp and paper, power, pharmaceuticals, man-made fibers, and petrochemicals. Michael’s current responsibilities include providing supervision / management to project controls staff, including scheduling, cost control, quantity take-off, quantity surveying, contract billings, and change orders.
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Eric Walker
Expertise In:
Strategic Planning
Project & Construction Management
Project Coordination
Education:
Business Management Seminars and Training
Industrial Construction Management Seminars
Selected Project Experience:
South Louisiana Methanol, LA
Grassroots Oil & Gas Project, LA
Grassroots Oil & Gas Project, TX
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
OSHA 30 Hour Certifications
MSHA Part 48
Wyoming State Mine Inspector
NCCER Supervisor Safety Training
First Aid & CPR
Eric is a highly versatile, seasoned Senior Construction Management Professional with more than 27 years of applied experience in strategic planning, supervision and project coordination. He is credited with managing on construction projects valuing up to $4 Billion, involving the overview of workforces consisting of up to 1,500 tradesmen and staff members. Eric is successful in providing strategic direction, identifying opportunities that deliver effective value engineering and cost saving initiatives. Eric is an analytical problem-solver with proven expertise in monitoring construction functions and ensuring compliancy with quality and safety regulations. Eric is well-versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, document preparation and procurement, and is exemplary at building and maintaining strong relationships and rapport with clients, making it easier to deliver upon requirements and surpass expectations.
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Elizabeth Ursin
Expertise In:
Project Administration
Document Control
Education:
BS Liberal Studies: Health Studies & Exercise Science, University of Memphis
Selected Project Experience:
White Mountain Paper, NH
South Louisiana Methanol, LA
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED
Elizabeth is a multi-talented professional with a comprehensive background in client relations, customer service, management, and an educational background in health studies and exercise science. She delivers exemplary service to a diverse client base and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to exceeding client expectations. Believes in and therefore cultivates a culture of support, loyalty, and positivity. She handles stressful situations in a calm professional manner, and ensures open communications and effective operations to increase productivity in the workplace.
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Todd Smith
Expertise In:
Project Management
Construction Management
Turnaround Management
Education:
Associate Degree in Business, McLennan Community College
Construction Science Classes, Lee College
Selected Project Experience:
Liquid Power Specialty Products, TX
Juniper Specialty Products, LA
Peregrine Midstream Partners, WY
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
AutoCAD
Todd is a Project / Construction / Turnaround Manager with 28 years of experience in managing construction projects and turnarounds. His responsibilities have included managing capital construction projects, yearly plant turnarounds, directing engineering disciplines in design and supervising department operations. Todd is experienced in interfacing with vendors, fabricators & subcontractors, developing estimates & resource loading. He has directed all construction activities from civil, mechanical, structural, I&E, and managed quality control of all disciplines through turnover, start-up and commissioning of process plant facilities.
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Todd Slind
Expertise In:
Construction Management
Problem Solving
Site Administration
Selected Project Experience:
White Mountain Paper, NH
Cabot Corporation, KY
Mitsubishi Polyester Film, SC
Todd has more than 23 year of diverse experience and continues to develop skills. He excels in a team-focused environment and thrives on communication and solution solving.
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John Neff
Expertise In:
Project Management
Contracts & Procurement Management
Commissioning Management
Education:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech
MS in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech
Selected Project Experience:
Fiber Industries, SC
South Louisiana Methanol, LA
Eastman Chemical, TN
John has an atypical experience path centered on capital expansions that has prepared him to achieve excellence in project execution as a project manager. His career resume includes 15+ years on the owner’s side in manufacturing leadership and executing capital expansions followed by 13+ more years of providing contracted project management and commissioning services. Seeing projects from multiple perspectives, seeing how project execution approaches can impact business results, allows John to define targets and get the results the business needs.
John has 25+ years of executing capital projects, and regardless of the role has been charged with leading, has motivated work teams to operate with a high level of dedication, working to obtain the project vision, and to meet or exceed goals which are supportive to the overall project success, not just the success for our role. All of John’s work teams are focused on on-time delivery, high quality, excellent efficiency, and all work is done in a cooperative spirit that helps other project players succeed.
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Charles Monks
Expertise In:
Project Engineering
Process Engineering
Education:
BS in Chemical Engineering, Clemson University
U.S. Navy
Selected Project Experience:
Fiber Industries, SC
South Louisiana Methanol, LA
Eastman Chemicals, Malaysia
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
PE, South Carolina
Charles has extensive experience in process engineering design. His experience includes developing equipment specifications, P&ID standards, and Plant P&ID’s, procurement and construction support, as well as leading team training. Charles has worked in industries including but not limited to the following: Manufacturing, industrial, chemical, and aerospace.
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James (Cope) McGee
Expertise In:
Project Management
Site / Construction Management
Education:
Industrial Diploma, Greenville Technical College
Selected Project Experience:
Fiber Industries, SC
Industrial Project Innovation, LLC, TX
SKBA Commerce, GA
Cope is an effective and respected Construction / Project Manager with over 35 years’ experience in the EPC and CM industry, with lump sum and reimbursable project experience on multi-million / billion-dollar projects across multiple sectors including chemical, plastics, pulp & paper, Petrochemical, and refineries as well as upstream oil & gas. Senior home office execution roles are complimented by extensive field experience including multiple roles in construction, construction management, commissioning / start-up, and field engineering. Cope has built a career that spans across five countries and four continents in various site and office-based assignments. His positions and responsibilities have included: project management, project engineer, engineering manager, area lead engineer, start-up/commissioning management, risk management, project coordination, scheduling, forecasting, and proposals. Other responsibilities include pre-commissioning, home office shut-down, troubleshooting, technical support and direction, problem solving, budget development and control, personnel administration, and recruitment. Possesses a strong background in electrical distribution control and design, as well as control systems installation, migration, and execution. With many of the roles associated with executing and managing highly complex mega projects.
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Neal Maki
Expertise In:
Construction Safety Coordination
Project Management for Infrastructure
Network Administration
Fire and Rescue Operations
Selected Project Experience:
Mitsubishi Polyester Film, SC
South Louisiana Methanol, LA
First Quality Tissue, SC & PA
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
Emergency Medical Responder, SC
Medical EMS First Responder, OR
Hazardous Material Specialist
High Angle / Low Angle Rope Rescue Technician
Confined Space Rescue Technician
Neal is a Project Specialist with over 30 years of experience within the Information Technology, Process Automation, Safety and Security Access fields. His project work has included everything from the initial design phase through project execution. Neal has been the project manager in the implementation of automated guided vehicles within the manufacturing environments for both Georgia Pacific and First Quality Tissue. Neal also has extensive experience in Emergency Response and Planning in both the public sector and within the industrial environment. He has numerous certifications along with being an officer and instructor for those departments.
John has worked on multiple projects for Global Management Partners since graduate school. His experience includes working as a project engineer for green field and existing facility expansion projects. He has expertise in project engineering and management functions in construction management and owner/client contract management roles. John has successfully coordinated and managed multiple engineering, procurement, construction, and consultant functions for clients to maintain productivity and quality.
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Christian Davidson
Expertise In:
Program Management
Team Leadership
Project Engineering
Education:
AS in Avionics Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
BS in Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master’s in Business Administration
Selected Project Experience:
QuEST Global Services, CT & SC
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, CT
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
Certificate in Global Business Leadership, GlobalNxt University
Top Secret Security Clearance (Inactive)
Secret Security Clearance (Inactive)
Class F Public Passenger Endorsement
Christian is an international business operations leader with more than 15 years of proven work history of being able to influence culture changes, establish and grow customer relationships, and get underperforming businesses back on track and exceeding targets.
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Rex Downen
Expertise In:
Construction Management
Site Management
Education:
United States Marine Corp
URS – all Management Courses
Howe Baker Engineers Leadership Courses
The Industrial Company – Project Management, Scheduling, Estimating, P3 Scheduling
52 classes, Wanzek University
Selected Project Experience:
Badge Hollow Phase 1, WI
EVRAZ / Palmer Steel Mill, CO
YCI Methanol One, LA
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
Pipe Fitter, Steam Fitter Union
Procore – Core Tools, Project Manager
Rex is a senior construction manager and site manager with more than four decades of professional experience. He has managed construction projects ranging from $2M to $1.8B in contract value. Rex supported Safety, QA/QC, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Chemicals and Process Industries. He also has a strong background in EPCM projects.
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J.C. (Jim) Erwin
Expertise In:
Construction Management
E&I Construction Management
Project Management
Education:
AS Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Greenville Technical College
Jim has over 40 years of experience in the construction, engineering, start-up and commissioning, construction management and project management professions. He is specialized in Construction/Project Management (all phases), safety, start-up testing, checkout and turnover off engineered and designed systems. He has an extensive background in power (Voltages from 120Volts through 500KV), and has excellent knowledge of all construction crafts, in order to recognize excellence in safety, quality and production of each craft. Jim also has extensive experience in manageing budgets and cost, schedules, writing procedures and scopes of work. Jim currently holds a T.W.I.C. card, and has OSHA 30 along with project management training. His most recent years have been spent in management.
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Jay Hass
Expertise In:
Technical Services Management
Construction Management
Start-up Management
Operations & Maintenance Management
Project Engineering
Education:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University
OSHA 10-hr Certification in Construction Standards
Jay is a results-oriented leader with over 40 years of experience in process/heavy industrial engineering & construction projects. Projects include power plants, chemical plants, and pulp & paper manufacturing facilities with locations across the US and Australia. Project contract types range from lump sum, guaranteed maximum, turnkey (engineer-procure-construct), and cost reimbursable. Project involvement has ranged from initial concept through completion of design, construction management, startup and operations.
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Christopher Theisen
Expertise In:
Feasibility Studies
Front End Engineering Design
Process Department Management
Education:
BS, Chemical Engineering, Clemson University
MS, Chemical Engineering, Clemson University
Selected Project Experience:
HOBO Renewable Diesel LLC, IA
Vector Renewable One, OH
Seaboard Energy Kansas, KS
Renewable Energy Group, LA
CRODA, DE
Registrations:
PE, South Carolina
PE, Tennessee
Christopher is the Director of Process Development with more than 20 years of experience in executing projects at various stages of their lifecycle from feasibility study to start-up. His focus areas include conceptual engineering, front end engineering design, detailed engineering, purchasing, and construction support. The industrial application of these focus areas includes renewable fuels, pharmaceutical precursors, APIs, Excipients, flavorants (cGMP), specialty chemicals, chloralkali, polysilicon, polymers, fertilizer plants, municipal utilities, remediation of both chemical and nuclear contaminants, and power generation.
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Steven Lythgoe
Expertise In:
Process Modeling using Aspen Plus Toolsets
Physical Property Generation and Utilization
Renewable Diesel Production
Biomass Pyrolysis and Gasification
Steam Methane Reforming for Syngas and H2
Fischer-Tropsch GTL Processes
Corn and Cellulosic Ethanol Fermentation
Methanol Synthesis
Education:
BS, Chemical Engineering, Queens University
MS, Chemical Engineering, Queens University
Selected Project Experience:
BASF,
Seaboard Energy Kansas, KS
Renewable Energy Group, LA
Affiliations / Registrations:
AIChE Senior Member
Steve has worked as a developer for process simulations companies JSD Simulation Service (Aspen SP) / SimSci, HyproTech, AspenTech (Aspen Plus), Dot Products, OLI Systems and as a simulation program expert user at Amoco Chemical, The M.W. Kellogg Co., Abengoa Bioenergy New Technologies, Gevo Inc, Sundrop Fuels, Chief Ethanol, and Ford, Bacon & Davis / S&B Engineers. He widened his experiences by taking forays into the financial world to work at various times at Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, HSBC Securities, Société Générale and put his technical computing skills to use in the financial markets.
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Marita Bobay Lythgoe
Expertise In:
Process Design
Methanol Plant Design
HAZOP Facilitation & Scribing
Education:
BS in Chemical Engineering, Tri-State University
Selected Project Experience:
Seaboard Energy Kansas, KS
Renewable Energy Group, LA
Jilin Chemicals EO/EG Plant, China
Methanex Ammonia Expansion, Canada
Affiliations / Registrations:
EIT Registration
AIChE Senior Member
Marita has more than 24 years of diversified engineering experience in multiple petrochemical industries and for several E&C companies. Her assignments have ranged from design and feasibility studies to revamps, expansions and grass root facilities including start-ups. These have included projects in many areas of the world – US, Canada, South America, China and Russia.
In her design work, Marita has been involved in all phases of plant design from proposals to kick-off meetings to preparation of project documentation (heat & material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, operating manuals, equipment & instrument specifications), to operator training to client reviews of documents for design and safety considerations to plant start-up. She has been responsible for MOC of engineering standards and for company quality program evaluations.
Price Howard has over 25 years of experience developing and managing projects ranging from $50MM to $2.5B, personally overseeing $4B in executed project delivery.
Price has broad technical and business leadership experience in the pulp and paper, process and industrial, and chemical industry, specifically engineering, procurement, construction, contracting, and international project management, as well as a strong history of results within segments of the industry, including operations, maintenance and reliability, human relations processes, procurement, acquisitions, litigation, and labor. He has significant experience with various contract types, e.g. reimbursable-plus, lump sum, including non-recourse financed EPC LSTK. He has experience in managing maintenance, continuing services, transition services, labor, and associated agreement negotiation, and has lived and worked in three countries on two continents, with deep knowledge of negotiated international agreements for products and services. Price has experience with building a team and executing projects, both domestic and international, and successfully opened new remote international manufacturing sites including site selection, real estate purchase, and infrastructure placement including power, furnished offices, and staffing. Price’s experience also includes interaction with domestic and international union labor agreements and multi-level subcontract structures, and he is often consulted for at-risk projects and litigation.
ASME BPVC, Section III, Division I: Class 1, 2, & 3 Piping Design
Austin has 8 years of experience working as both a mechanical and process design engineer for large scale projects ranging from 20MM to 1.2B TIC across different industries. Experience includes engineering for renewable fuels, specialty chemical, bio-based plastics, pulp & paper, and nuclear. The focus areas include equipment specification and requisition development, purchasing, and construction support for various projects and project coordination between disciplines.
Shawn is an experienced project manager with an excellent track record of safely completing projects on time and within budget. He is detail-and safety-oriented with strong organizational skills, while representing the client by adhering to high standards. Shawn prioritizes coordinating and scheduling contractors to maintain a productive and safe work site.
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Thomas Mark Hatcher
Expertise In:
Project Controls Management
Scheduling
Education:
BS in Business Administration, Limestone College
Graduate coursework in Construction Management, Clemson University
Selected Project Experience:
South Louisiana Methanol, LA
Proctor & Gamble, UT
Eastman Chemical, TN
Fulcrum Advanced Drop-in Biofuels
Thomas has more than 39 years of experience in a wide variety of Project Controls positions serving engineering and construction projects in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. His extensive and diverse experience includes, but is not limited to: management of Project Controls departments for two engineering and construction organizations, project execution experience focusing on cost control, forecasting and trend analysis; guiding owners engineering teams through internal gates and audit requirements; planning and scheduling for both capital projects and operating plant shutdowns; cash flow preparation and forecasting; capitalization and investment tax credit information; direct and indirect cost estimating; proposal development and sales presentations.
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Ken Hastings
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Expertise In:
Construction Management
Material Handling
Procurement
Education:
Chemistry & Mathematics, Southeastern Louisiana University
Paint Coatings & Environmental Disposal
ABC Project Management Academy
Construction Supervisor V Training
Basic Design & Blueprint
Quality Supervisor III Training
Quality Improvement Process, Employee Harassment
OSHA Subpart “M” Fall Protection
HAZ-COM / WOP
Warehousing Control (Software)
Selected Project Experience:
International Paper, AL
Mitsubishi Film America, SC
Georgia-Pacific, GA
Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
General Contractor License, LA
OSHA 10-hr Outreach Certification
Material Control & Inventory Processes
Ken has over 23 years of experience in industrial and commercial construction services. Construction Manager / Superintendent with extensive background in multi-site warehouse and materials control management. Effective at planning, organizing and directing all site activities. Implemented strategic direction to best practices/safety standards used to achieve improving processes in a timely and most cost effective manner. Skilled interaction with employers/employees in providing on going outstanding safety practices.
