In the Netherlands, Dr. Jeffrey J. Kolstad has joined Avantium as Chief Scientist. Previously Chief Scientist at NatureWorks (formerly Cargill-Dow) he was one of the founding team members for developing and commercializing PLA (polylactic-acid), a biobased polymer.
In Washington, the National Biodiesel Board appointed Anne Steckel, currently chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson of California, to serve as vice president of federal affairs.
