:: Aquatic Energy, LLC :: About Aquatic Energy, LLC ::

The principals of our firm have worked in the alternative fuels sector of the energy industry for several years. Aquatic Energy, LLC was formed in 2006 to pursue our vision of building renewable energy projects in the Gulf Coast of the United States, and abroad.

Aquatic Energy is committed to producing clean-burning, environmentally safe fuel for the region, while at the same time being a good neighbor to the towns in which it operates. We as a company believe that business and the environment can mutually profit from the use of renewable fuels, which will lower emissions, and create a sustainable way to operate in America.

We have formed a diverse and experienced team for this Gulf Coast project. Key personnel include:

A seasoned industry professional, David has most recently completed a $6 million biodiesel facility on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (Baltimore Biodiesel LLC). Renamed Green Light Biofuels Princess Anne (www.glbiofuels.com/currentprojects.php) the facility which currently produces biodiesel from poultry fat, started construction in late 2006 and started biodiesel production in late 2007. David’s knowledge of biodiesel commercialization has been a critical feature in the developmental efforts of Aquatic Energy and commercializing this algae oil project.

Dr. Ravikumar, PhD of Phycology from Chennai, India, is an expert in identification, isolation and culturing of various micro algal species. Dr. Ravikumar has developed and operated commercial outdoor algae growth systems for the last 15 years in India, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Dr. Ravikumar was most recently the Head of Phycology, Aquaculture, Laboratory and Algal Quality Control Operations at the world’s largest vertically integrated desert aquaculture facility, which utilized algae as a feed for shrimp farming. His duties included pond construction and expansion supervision, scientific personnel management, and algal culture quality control. Dr. Ravikumar is a vested partner of the Aquatic Energy team, and is currently leading all algal research and development for the company.

While Chief of Staff at CDI Medical Systems, Darryl directed four U.S. Government contracts of medical supplies for US troops overseas. Darryl also gained extensive knowledge in international business while leading US sales for a foreign corporation. Darryl’s experience with project development and international trade provides a grounded vision for Aquatic Energy now, and into an expanding future.

Priscila, another founding member of Aquatic Energy, has been on the forefront of all of the project’s major scientific breakthroughs. Priscila’s work directly led to the domestication of an algal strain aptly suited for production of feedstock oils for biodiesel.

Dr. Chapman is an Executive Director at the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his PhD at the University of California.

His area of expertise include Phycology, Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Ecology, Systematics, Sustainable Development, Decision, Risk and Management Science, Economics, Law and Social Sciences, Political Science, and Sociology.

Dr. Vandevivere is a bio-environmental scientist and engineer specializing in algae, soil, water, and waste. He earned his PhD at Cornell University in NY. Philippe has also published two books in environmental science.

As far as professional experience, Philippe has been employed as a Technical Expert at the Belgian Ministry International Cooperation. He has held the title of Research Scientist and Process Engineer at the Lab Microbial Technology, University Gent, Belgium. Finally, he has had titles at Seaphire International Inc, Tucson, AZ including Environmental Manager, and Senior Scientist. He is currently an independent consultant, and entrepreneur.

Andy Cooper has more than twenty years of experience in venture management, venture investing, and investment banking. Andy is a serial entrepreneur. Over the last 10 years he has built, ran, and sold three companies worth more than $800 million and raised over $95 million in venture equity financing for these companies. He earned a B.A. from Duke University.

Mr. Cooper was founder, and former President and Director of Brand Asset Digital. Also, Andy was a co-founder, former co-CEO, and Director of Unison Site Management. In addition, Mr. Cooper co-founded Avesta Technologies.

Mr. Marino joined Telos Systems Marketing in 1988 as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In 1990, his responsibilities were expanded to include Program Management in addition to Sales and Marketing. In January 1994, Mr. Marino was appointed to President of Telos Systems Integration, and in January 1998, he was appointed Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Prior to joining the Company in February 1988, Mr. Marino held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Centel Federal Systems and M/A.com Information Systems, both of which are U.S. Government contractors. Mr. Marino was elected to the Board of Directors in June 2004 at which time he was also appointed Executive Vice President Special Projects and stepped down as Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. In 2001, Mr. Marino was elected to the prestigious Federal 100 Group. This award is given to outstanding executives of the Federal Government and Industry.

Rick Kramer is Chief Executive Officer and a founder and principal of FAXPLUS Inc/Omni Business Systems. He has more than 35 years of management, marketing, and sales experience.

Mr. Kramer’s professional background includes the founding of Office Automation, Inc. He has served on the advisory boards of several organizations including The Lawrence Transplant Foundation, Washington University (St. Louis) Parents’ Council, and American Associates Ben-Gurion University. Mr. Kramer's experience for founding and managing these business product companies came from his service of thirteen years at Lanier Worldwide.

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