Meet the Promerus Leadership Team

Promerus has been led by a team of experts with collective experience in polymer applications since we became part of Sumitomo Bakelite, Co., Ltd. in 2001. Our team is committed to discovering and developing innovative solutions that improve lives worldwide.

 


Doug Skilskyj

Title: General Manager, Promerus
Role: Doug is responsible for long-term direction, as well as daily operations at Promerus.
Start year at Promerus: 2004
Education:

  • BS in Chemical Engineering (University of Cincinnati)

 

 


Leah Langsdorf

Title: Senior Manager, Materials Analysis and Product Development
Role: Leah is responsible for safety and the analytical group, as well as managing the development of new products, primarily focused on 100% resin content formulations.
Start year at Promerus: 2001 (Start year at BFGoodrich: 1997)
Education:

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Delaware)
  • BS in Engineering Science (Trinity University)

 


Sasha Burtovyy

Title: Manager, Product Development
Role: Sasha is responsible for the development of new products, primarily focused on membranes, low loss materials & new opportunities.
Start year at Promerus: 2008
Education:

  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (Clemson University)
  • MS in Biotechnology (National University “Lviv Polytechnic”)
  • BS in Chemical Technology and Engineering (National University “Lviv Polytechnic”)

 


Alex Niemiec

Title: Manager, Material Supply and Quality
Role: Alex is responsible for the supply of monomers, catalysts and polymers, as well as the quality management system and product development.
Start year at Promerus: 2015
Education:

  • BS in Chemical Engineering (University of Akron)

 

 

Masayuki Inagaki

Title: Representative Director and Executive Vice President, Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.;  Chairman, Promerus.
Start year at Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.: 1982

Hiroshi Nomura

Title: Executive Officer, Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.; Chairman and CEO, Sumitomo Bakelite North America; President, Promerus
Start year at Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.: 1993

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Now that you’ve met our leadership team, we encourage you to take the next step. Contact us to inquire about Promerus’ advanced materials solutions for the next generation of applications in semiconductor and optoelectronic markets.