Bruce Ernst

Bruce Ernst has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the chemical industry. From 1980 to 1987, they worked at Lord Corporation, where they held positions as a Production Manager and Product Development Specialist. Bruce then joined Air Products and Chemicals in 1987 and held roles such as Technical Applications Manager, Market Manager for Polyurethane Chemicals, and Business Manager for Latin America.

In 2000, Ernst joined Imirage Inc. as the Director of Sales and Marketing, where they focused on e-business and e-marketing strategies. Bruce then moved on to Rhein Chemie Corporation in 2003 and served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for their specialty chemicals business.

Ernst later joined Rhein Chemie GmbH in 2008 as the Vice President of Engineering Plastics, where they were responsible for leading sales and marketing organizations worldwide and managing global product management functions.

From 2014 onwards, Ernst joined A-Gas as the Vice President and General Manager before transitioning into their current role as the Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs. In this position, they are primarily focused on developing business strategies in response to environmental regulations and building relationships with industry associations and major accounts.

Overall, Ernst brings significant expertise in business operations, P&L management, sales, marketing, and product management to their roles.

Bruce Ernst has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. Bruce also holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Adult Education from Walden University. In 2014, they completed an Executive Education program in Faculty Development with a focus on International Management at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. In 2015, they pursued another Executive Education program at the same school, this time in Faculty Development with a specialization in International Marketing and Negotiation. In 2017, Bruce obtained a Certificate in Business Strategy: Achieving Competitive Advantage from Cornell University. Additionally, they earned another Certificate from Cornell University in the Psychology of Leadership. The completion years for their Cornell University certificates are not provided.