J. Bryan Kitchen

J. Bryan Kitchen is an accomplished executive with extensive leadership experience in the chemical and microbial control industries. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Ascent Industries Co and President of Ascent Chemicals, Kitchen has held several key positions including President & CEO at CLEARON CORP and President of North America at XINGFA USA CORPORATION. Prior roles at ANGUS Chemical Company and The Dow Chemical Company included significant responsibilities such as Vice President of Business Operations and Global Business Manager for Dow Microbial Control, where Kitchen led innovative projects in sustainable technology, achieving notable industry recognition. Kitchen's earlier experience includes strategic roles in supply chain management and operational excellence across various organizations. Kitchen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Marketing from Anderson University and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.