Rivertop Renewables Expands Team to Support Commercialization

AFTER A SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT ROUND, RIVERTOP HIRES ELEVEN NEW EMPLOYEES IN SIX MONTHS

(November 13, 2014) MISSOULA, Mont. — Rivertop Renewables, a Montana-based producer of novel chemicals, has expanded its team by more than 50 percent after hiring 11 new staff members over the past six months. This followed a successful $26 million investment from Cargill, First Green Partners and existing investors. The new hires come as Rivertop prepares to begin commercial production of its glucaric acid-based products for consumer and industrial markets. The new hires are spread across multiple departments of the company and are emblematic of the company’s evolution from research and development into a commercial production phase. The newest employees include:
  • Gerry Nuovo, VP, Market Development, Consumer Products
  • Troy Graham, Applications Director, Consumer Products
  • Bill Pfeffer, Director of Analytical Chemistry
  • Debbie Mitchell, Human Resources Manager
  • Travis Eck, Business Analyst
  • Caitlin Frisbie, Office Coordinator
  • JW Robinson, Research Assistant
  • Sam Hall, Lab Technician
  • Greg Koniges, Lab Technician
  • Rebecca Singleton, Chemistry Intern
  • Sean Connors, Finance Intern
Eight of the new hires come from Montana, while three come from out of state. “The environmental benefits of our novel chemicals, our great workplace culture and team, and a city that consistently ranks amongst the best places to live are combining to drive great people to Rivertop,” said Mike Knauf, Chief Executive Officer of Rivertop. “With a great team and great technology, we’re poised to continue to grow our footprint here in Missoula and elsewhere.” More information on Rivertop’s current employment opportunities is available at rivertop.com/careers. As the company continues to aggressively recruit top people from within the chemical and consumer products industries, Rivertop has created a blog called “Around the Bend” – a compilation of stories, photos and curated content that depicts life in Missoula and the culture at Rivertop. This week Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely read biofuels and biobased chemicals daily journal, recognized Rivertop as among the top companies in the advanced bioeconomy. Rivertop was ranked Number 3 in the 40 Hottest Smaller Companies in the Bioeconomy list, and number 25 in the 30 Hottest Companies in Renewable Chemicals and Biomaterials. About Rivertop Renewables
Based in Missoula, Montana, Rivertop Renewables has developed platform technology that produces novel chemicals from all natural resources. Merging proven science with renewable feedstocks, Rivertop is creating an abundant and economical supply of biodegradable and non-toxic chemicals and bioproducts. Rivertop’s chemicals help its customers improve the performance, cost position and sustainability of their offerings. More information about the company is available at www.rivertop.com. Media Contact:
Nate Kommers
Scoville PR for Rivertop
(206) 625-0075 x2, [email protected]