Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> January 7, 2002
JOHN V. SOBCHAK joined KMG Chemicals, Inc., and was appointed to the
position of Chief Financial Officer in July 2001. He brings 20 years of
experience in chemicals and energy to KMG with a concentration in
mergers, acquisitions, capital markets and strategic planning. Prior to
joining the company, Mr. Sobchak was the Chief Financial Officer of
Novistar Inc., a joint venture between Torch Energy Advisors and Oracle
Corporation that provides financial and accounting services and systems
to energy companies. He played an integral role in the creation and
growth of that company. Before that, he held the office of Treasurer at
both Torch Energy Advisors and at Mesa Inc. In these roles, his
responsibilities also included investor relations, human resources,
administration and risk management. Mr. Sobchak began his career as a
chemical engineer and has held various engineering positions in the
chemicals and energy industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in
chemical engineering from Cooper Union and a master's of business
administration from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Profile
Mr. Sobchak: KMG Chemicals produces mature specialty chemicals for niche
markets. Currently, our product lines serve the wood-treating and
