David Statler

David Statler is an accomplished Research Chemical Engineer and Project Leader at MATRIC, where responsibilities include leading the design and optimization of new chemical processes from concept to commercialization since 2008. As the founder and owner of Energy Rock Gym, David successfully established West Virginia's first commercial rock climbing gym, strategically enhancing business growth through marketing and customer engagement initiatives. David's early career includes significant research and internships, such as serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at West Virginia University, where complex modeling and analysis of polymer materials were performed. David holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University, further complemented by a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University Institute of Technology.