Julio C. Maturana

Mr. Maturana earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at Pontifical Bolivarian University in 1982. He has also studied finance, administration and computers. He is originally from Colombia, South America.

As a professor at Pontifical Bolivarian University, he taught classes in chemistry and mathematics. As a developer, he designed and built plants which produce Ammonium Chloride for use in batteries and also Activated Charcoal.

He has worked in positions of financial management for more than 10 years, chief of engineers, international trade, sales chemicals, marketing, purchasing and administration. He is currently a Business Manager of Catholic Communities of East Hartford North.

Mr. Maturana is active member in the Catholic Church and his community. He served as a trustee at St. Brigid Church in West Hartford, as well as at Spice Glen Association.

He has published a detailed and influential study calling for improvements in municipal waste disposal.