Fortera is dedicated
to the global goal of
reducing CO₂ emissions by a teraton
leadership
Execution Experience Scaling Innovative Processes
Fortera is a team of highly skilled scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs who know how to minimize risk through thought, design, and execution.
Ryan Gilliam, PhD
CEO & Co-Founder
15+ years chemicals and materials executive with track record forming strategic partnerships.
Mike Weiss, PhD
CTO & Co-Founder
20+ years leading R&D across multiple technology platforms. Lead inventor of Fortera process.
Eddie Garcia
Controller
10+ years leading small and large corporate finance, audit, and administration responsibilities.
Kas Farsad, M.S., M.B.A.
Vice President, Corporate Development
10+ years experience in technology and product development. Lead inventor of Fortera cement.
Craig Hargis, PhD
Vice President, Product Development
10+ years researching and developing novel calcium cement chemistries and low carbon products.
Philip Tuet
Vice President, Engineering
15+ years experience designing chemical processes and scaling first generation production plants.
Advisory Board
Martin Devenney, PhD
Technology
Former President of CO₂ to Products leading process and product development & piloting efforts
Terry Holland, PhD
Regulation
Former President of the American Concrete Institute, and lead author for new cement and concrete standards
Lee Styslinger, III
Industry
Chairmen & CEO Altec, Board of Vulcan Materials (largest US aggregate company for cement/concrete)
John Key
Growth
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, significant business experience in Asia (50% of cement market)
Join Us
LET’S MAKE AN IMPACT TOGETHER
want to disrupt one of the largest industries in the world?
Be on the ground floor of a carbon-to-value movement that will impact millions for generations to come. We are looking for passionate thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers who share our vision that big challenges are big opportunities for change.
Resumes welcome:
jobs@forterausa.com
