Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> December 20, 1999

John W. Verbicky – Chemfab Corporation (cfa)

JOHN W. VERBICKY Ph.D. has served as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer since January 1998. Dr. Verbicky joined the company in January 1993 as Vice President Research & Development. In April 1994, Dr. Verbicky assumed the position of Vice President U.S. Business Group, and in March 1996 he was promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. From November 1990 until the commencement of his employment with the company, Dr. Verbicky was employed by General Electric (GE) as manager of the Environmental Technology Laboratory at GE's Research and Development Center. He previously served as manager of the Chemical Synthesis Laboratory after joining GE in 1979. In this role, he led a series of research and development teams focused on product and process development efforts in the area of engineering thermoplastics and composites supporting the GE Plastics and Silicones businesses. Profile
TWST: Could you begin by giving us a brief summary on Chemfab

Corporation?

Mr. Verbicky: The company is actually slightly more than 30-years-old.

It had its genesis in North Bennington,