Our Commercial Team
Our Commercial Team
Jeff Clements
Senior Sales Manager – Life Sciences
Mobile: (216) 272-1004
Office: (216) 921-1240
[email protected]
B.S. Economics | Texas A&M University
M.B.A. | University of Houston
Most recently, Jeff spent 15 years as National Accounts Manager and Senior Accounts Manager for Celanese EVA Polymers, where he was responsible for Celanese’s top revenue and margin accounts, in addition to new account acquisition. Prior to Celanese, Jeff spent 11 years in sales and sales management at Chevron, in both polymers and on-line lubricants and oils platform. Jeff went to Chevron after completing his graduate business studies at the University of Houston. Prior to that, Jeff was District Manager for Dover Corporation.
Clements joined Halocarbon in 2017 with more than 27 years of experience in sales, business development, and marketing, bringing a consistent record of annual growth, value-added sales, and profitability.
Jeff Clements
Senior Sales Manager – Life Sciences
Mobile: (216) 272-1004
Office: (216) 921-1240
[email protected]
B.S. Economics | Texas A&M University
M.B.A. | University of Houston
Most recently, Jeff spent 15 years as National Accounts Manager and Senior Accounts Manager for Celanese EVA Polymers, where he was responsible for Celanese’s top revenue and margin accounts, in addition to new account acquisition. Prior to Celanese, Jeff spent 11 years in sales and sales management at Chevron, in both polymers and on-line lubricants and oils platform. Jeff went to Chevron after completing his graduate business studies at the University of Houston. Prior to that, Jeff was District Manager for Dover Corporation.
Clements joined Halocarbon in 2017 with more than 27 years of experience in sales, business development, and marketing, bringing a consistent record of annual growth, value-added sales, and profitability.
Francisco Torres
Senior Sales Manager
Mobile: (832) 752-7747
Office: (470) 419-6364
[email protected]
B.A. Political Science | Texas A&M University
B.A. Spanish | Texas A&M University
Francisco brings more than 30 years of sales experience to the Halocarbon team. He has worked in chemical distribution for Ashland Chemical, ethyl alcohol sales with Grain Processing Corporation, polymer sales management with AT Plastics and Celanese Corporation and most recently as Sales Director in the new home construction industry at NCH Corporation. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed businesses in various regions of the United States, Latin America and Asia. He has a proven track record of double-digit sales growth, strengthening customer relations, developing new business strategies and providing positive energy and enthusiasm to an organization. Francisco is responsible for the Engineered Fluids division and well as specialty products related to the semiconductor industry. He is committed to taking Halocarbon to a new level of growth and customer relations.
Francisco Torres
Senior Sales Manager
Mobile: (832) 752-7747
Office: (470) 419-6364
[email protected]
B.A. Political Science | Texas A&M University
B.A. Spanish | Texas A&M University
Francisco brings more than 30 years of sales experience to the Halocarbon team. He has worked in chemical distribution for Ashland Chemical, ethyl alcohol sales with Grain Processing Corporation, polymer sales management with AT Plastics and Celanese Corporation and most recently as Sales Director in the new home construction industry at NCH Corporation. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed businesses in various regions of the United States, Latin America and Asia. He has a proven track record of double-digit sales growth, strengthening customer relations, developing new business strategies and providing positive energy and enthusiasm to an organization. Francisco is responsible for the Engineered Fluids division and well as specialty products related to the semiconductor industry. He is committed to taking Halocarbon to a new level of growth and customer relations.
David Bacon
C.E.O.
(470) 419-6365
[email protected]
B.S. Chemical Engineering
University of Arkansas: magna cum laude
David Bacon joined Halocarbon Products Corp. as CEO in 2015. David was the first Halocarbon CEO to be hired from outside the company. His vision is to build the New Halocarbon and position it as the strategic growth partner for innovation in fluorochemistry. David has 13 years’ experience leading businesses in General Manager/P&L roles. Prior to Halocarbon, he served as President of the LSP Products Group (a division of NCH Corporation) and as General Manager of the AT Plastics (EVA) division at Celanese Corporation. Prior to his general management roles, David was a management consultant for McKinsey & Company. He began his professional career as a chemical engineer at Exxon Corporation.
David Bacon
C.E.O.
(470) 419-6365
[email protected]
B.S. Chemical Engineering
University of Arkansas: magna cum laude
David Bacon joined Halocarbon Products Corp. as CEO in 2015. David was the first Halocarbon CEO to be hired from outside the company. His vision is to build the New Halocarbon and position it as the strategic growth partner for innovation in fluorochemistry. David has 13 years’ experience leading businesses in General Manager/P&L roles. Prior to Halocarbon, he served as President of the LSP Products Group (a division of NCH Corporation) and as General Manager of the AT Plastics (EVA) division at Celanese Corporation. Prior to his general management roles, David was a management consultant for McKinsey & Company. He began his professional career as a chemical engineer at Exxon Corporation.
Sidd Shenoy
Director of Strategic Marketing
(470) 419-6376
[email protected]
M.B.A. Executive General Management | Drexel University
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry | University of California, Irvine
B.S. Chemistry, University of Virginia
Siddhartha (Sidd) Shenoy joined Halocarbon in May 2016 as the Director of Strategic Marketing. His top priorities include designing and implementing the company’s new strategic growth initiatives, and interfacing with both the Commercial and Technical/R&D teams at Halocarbon to build the company’s innovation pipeline.
Prior to joining the Halocarbon Leadership Team, Sidd worked at E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, where he held multiple business and technical leadership roles, serving markets and applications ranging from industrial biotechnology, agriculture and nutrition to electronics and fluorinated materials.
Sidd Shenoy
Director of Strategic Marketing
(470) 419-6376
[email protected]
M.B.A. Executive General Management | Drexel University
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry | University of California, Irvine
B.S. Chemistry, University of Virginia
Siddhartha (Sidd) Shenoy joined Halocarbon in May 2016 as the Director of Strategic Marketing. His top priorities include designing and implementing the company’s new strategic growth initiatives, and interfacing with both the Commercial and Technical/R&D teams at Halocarbon to build the company’s innovation pipeline.
Prior to joining the Halocarbon Leadership Team, Sidd worked at E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, where he held multiple business and technical leadership roles, serving markets and applications ranging from industrial biotechnology, agriculture and nutrition to electronics and fluorinated materials.
Carl Walther
Director of Research and Development
(803) 278-3500 extension 297
[email protected]
B.S. Chemical Engineering | Oklahoma State University
Walther joined Halocarbon in July of 2016 as Manager, Technical Services/Support being promoted to his current role in March of 2017. His most recent employment had been with Chemours as a Technical Service Senior Consultant in the Krytox Performance Lubricants business, which included both product and application development in a range of markets from industrial to aerospace as well as targeted R&D projects and manufacturing plant support. Walther is recognized as an authority in his field and has written papers for and made presentations to organizations such as AISE, IEEE PCIC, NLGI, NORIA, SAE, SMMA and STLE.
Walther joined Halocarbon with more than 30 years of experience in product and application development driving sales of specialty products into new and existing market spaces around the globe.
Carl Walther
Director of Research and Development
(803) 278-3500 extension 297
[email protected]
B.S. Chemical Engineering | Oklahoma State University
Walther joined Halocarbon in July of 2016 as Manager, Technical Services/Support being promoted to his current role in March of 2017. His most recent employment had been with Chemours as a Technical Service Senior Consultant in the Krytox Performance Lubricants business, which included both product and application development in a range of markets from industrial to aerospace as well as targeted R&D projects and manufacturing plant support. Walther is recognized as an authority in his field and has written papers for and made presentations to organizations such as AISE, IEEE PCIC, NLGI, NORIA, SAE, SMMA and STLE.
Walther joined Halocarbon with more than 30 years of experience in product and application development driving sales of specialty products into new and existing market spaces around the globe.
Belinda Edwards
Customer Service Manager
(470) 419-6363
[email protected]
B.A. Humanities | University of California, Irvine
M.S. Higher Education | Kaplan University, Chicago
Belinda joined the Halocarbon Team in 2015 as a consultant in preparation for the launch of a more robust Customer Resource Management system. Prior to that Belinda spent 14 years as a consultant in project management and business development with NScope Project Management. During her tenure with NScope she was responsible for working with customers from private and federal entities, on technology-based projects. Preceding NScope, Belinda spent several years in IT Project Management at the Weather Channel; perfecting skills in internal and external customer relations, as well as managing high performance teams. In the earlier years of Belinda’s career she served on the project management team for Attachmate Corporation as well as in account management/leadership in other technology-based firms.
Belinda Edwards
Customer Service Manager
(470) 419-6363
[email protected]
B.A. Humanities | University of California, Irvine
M.S. Higher Education | Kaplan University, Chicago
Belinda joined the Halocarbon Team in 2015 as a consultant in preparation for the launch of a more robust Customer Resource Management system. Prior to that Belinda spent 14 years as a consultant in project management and business development with NScope Project Management. During her tenure with NScope she was responsible for working with customers from private and federal entities, on technology-based projects. Preceding NScope, Belinda spent several years in IT Project Management at the Weather Channel; perfecting skills in internal and external customer relations, as well as managing high performance teams. In the earlier years of Belinda’s career she served on the project management team for Attachmate Corporation as well as in account management/leadership in other technology-based firms.
Jake Cusick
Inside Sales Manager
(470) 419-6372
[email protected]
B.S. Business Management | Clemson University
Jake Cusick joined Halocarbon in April 2018 as the Insides Sales Manager. His primary focuses include enhancing customer relations, exploring new product applications, and expanding Halocarbon’s business partnerships. As an Eagle Scout, Jake brings the drive, determination, and discipline to continue improving customer relations.
Prior to joining the Halocarbon Commercial Team, Jake worked at Capitol Materials, Inc. where he held various business roles as part of a Management Training Program including inside sales, inventory control, as well as logistics assistance. He graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Business Management, a minor in sustainability, and an emphasis in Entrepreneurship.
Jake Cusick
Inside Sales Manager
(470) 419-6372
[email protected]
B.S. Business Management | Clemson University
Jake Cusick joined Halocarbon in April 2018 as the Insides Sales Manager. His primary focuses include enhancing customer relations, exploring new product applications, and expanding Halocarbon’s business partnerships. As an Eagle Scout, Jake brings the drive, determination, and discipline to continue improving customer relations.
Prior to joining the Halocarbon Commercial Team, Jake worked at Capitol Materials, Inc. where he held various business roles as part of a Management Training Program including inside sales, inventory control, as well as logistics assistance. He graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Business Management, a minor in sustainability, and an emphasis in Entrepreneurship.
