A little more info on TJC Polymers
ABOUT US
TJC Polymers is proudly Made in the USA and Berry Compliant, ensuring we meet the stringent requirements of the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, and Military. Our team is committed to advancing material science to protect and serve those on the front lines.
ABOUT US
About Us – At the Forefront of Material Science
For several decades, TJC Polymers has been at the forefront of material science, consistently delivering breakthrough technologies that redefine industry applications. Our leadership team, with over 80 years of combined experience, has driven the global development of cutting-edge solutions starting with new high-performance fibers and textiles. This wealth of expertise, along with a growing portfolio of 75 patents in areas including polymers, nano-fillers, high-performance composites, and protective applications, underscores our commitment to innovation and shaping the future of advanced materials.
Our strength lies in our unparalleled expertise, the exceptional talent of our team, and our unwavering commitment to delivering tailored solutions for our customers. We use new polymer fiber technology and leverage an extensive network of global partners and ecosystem of textile converters to deliver innovative fiber solutions that meet the most demanding performance requirements.
At TJC Polymers, our reputation for excellence and forward-thinking vision are core to everything we do. Whether it’s customizable micro-composite fibers or advanced polymers with tailored properties, our solutions are pioneering new levels of performance in lightweight composites, ballistic protection, and flame resistance.
TEAM
About Us – Meet the TJC Polymers Executive Team
Graeme Knox PhD
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Dr. Knox is an engineering and technical leader experienced in driving the transformation of product engineering organizations, optimizing program performance, customer satisfaction and enterprise value.
He brings proven experience in developing products and systems for demanding high tech technology industries that are innovative, connected, complex and compliant with regulations. Under his leadership, teams have advanced material science, rationalized product portfolio’s and successfully launched disruptive technologies for e-mobility, industrial and automotive industries, achieving $500 million in new sales revenue. He is recognized as a problem solver that partners with strategic customers and business partners and pushes the boundaries of material science.
Prior to joining TJC Polymers, funded by Private Equity Dr Knox executed large scale business transformation programs, ranging from building new centers of excellence, manufacturing plants around the world for auto & industrial sectors Europe and Asia, to advancing existing fiber/textile manufacturers in USA, leading efforts to on shore USA manufacturing achieving qualification, secure supply contracts with Gov & DOD earning the reputation as material science leader.
In his earlier career at Gates Corporation, Global Vice President of Innovation, led teams to foster breakthrough technology solutions and create high-volume product lines. These include high performance para-aramid composites for Hybrid and Stop-Start systems at Stellantis, Ford & Hyundai. Carbon fiber composites for 2-wheeler vehicles, Harley Davidson, Zero, Brose & Honda, these composites, recognized for their high performance helped establish leading brand names which include PolyChain®, CarbonDrive® and G-Force®
Dr Knox received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical and electrical engineering, University of Ulster; a Master of Science, Chemistry and Polymer Science sponsored by Goodyear, and Ph.D., Polymer Science, Sponsored by Arntz Opibelt (GmBh) and Mitsuboshi belting (Japan)
Dr. Thuy Dang
Chief Scientist & Co-Founder
Co-founded TJC Polymer Inc. Prior to TJC, Dr. Dang was a Staff Chemist at the University of Dayton Research Institute and a team member in advanced fiber development efforts under contract to AFRL from 1985 to 1988. Dr. Dang then became Senior Research Chemist and Group Leader of the Polymers Branch at the Air Force Research Laboratories from 1998-2002. In this role, Dr. Dang was solely responsible for leading all high-performance polymer research for the U.S. Air Force and aerospace structural applications, ballistic protection, polymers for power in fuel cells, and high energy density capacitors. Dr. Dang holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati, an MS in Chemistry from Wright State University, and a BS in Biology and Chemistry from Wright State University.
Chris Kolb
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Chris is a serial entrepreneur with experience with start-up and early-stage technology companies. Prior to co-founding TJC Polymers, Inc., he co-founded Xerion Advanced Battery Corp., an advanced lithium-ion battery company, where he is currently an EVP. His experience includes being the co-founder and CEO at Velocity Staff, Inc., an I.T. staffing a recruiting company; CTO at Time Centre, Inc., a SAAS time and attendance service provider; Director of Technology at PSINet, Inc., the first for-profit commercial ISP; and as a technologist at NYSERNet, Inc. Chris holds a B.A. in Computer Science and Mathematics from the State University of New York at Oswego.
John Busbee PhD
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
John co-founded Xerion Advanced Battery Corporation in 2010. Prior to Xerion, John spent 25 years with the United States Air Force, much of the time at the US Air Force Research Laboratory. Dr. Busbee was the Nanotechnology Portfolio Manager, responsible for a team of 125 scientists and a $100M portfolio of programs. In this role, he collaborated closely with a number of key companies in the defense industry, including Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, and Raytheon. He also led the Air Force’s Manufacturing Research Program for manufacturing integration and technology. John was the founding chair of the Nanotechnology Working Group for the Technical Cooperation Program between the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Dr Busbee holds a Ph.D. In Material Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Wright State University, and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M.