Ellen Turner

About Ellen Turner

I am currently Director of Marketing and Business Development at Andronaco Industries. We are a US manufacturer with expertise in corrosion resistant nonmetallic fluid management total systems including tanks/vessels, piping, valves, pumps, expansion joints, hoses, and accessories in 3 types of materials: composites (including fiberglass), lined composites, and lined steel. We leverage our service team for a Total Systems Turnkey approach.I am passionate about leading teams to apply strategic behavioral marketing strategies to grow businesses. I started my career as an engineer but then developed a passion for marketing and business development. I hold a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, as well as an MBA, and that combination has complimented my work in many technical businesses across a wide range of markets where I took a process or a product from concept to launch and beyond. In some cases, I took a slow-moving business and generated 30% growth over my tenure in that business. I basically developed a niche for external collaboration and growth in highly technical markets.In terms of my career arc, I started working in the chemical industry for Eastman Chemical as a chemical engineer in various traditional roles. Later, I spent time in technical service, developing and launching new products. I supported strategic marketing, and that became my passion and ultimately the focus of my career. As Global Market Development Manager, I launched a top corporate growth project which was highlighted in the Wall Street Journal and was the recipient of the highest marketing award at Eastman. I also led a global-cross functional team, managing the growth portfolio for a >$50M business. I was then promoted to Global Market Segment Manager responsible for direct supervision of Market Development Managers and cross-functional matrix leadership of a >$150M global business. Following the $1B Eastman Chemical Company divestiture to Synthomer, I was promoted to Marketing Director, Sustainability. Then I intentionally shifted gears to take on the growth challenge for a privately held company.In my current role, I engage external enablers including standards, trade, and government organizations, connecting the dots to develop and execute growth strategies and high-level product development initiatives.Market experience: medical plastics, medical device, pharma, building and construction, furniture, chemicals (including specialty chemicals, plasticizers, adhesives (CASE), modified wood), and industrial fluid management equipment.

Experience

1. Director of Marketing and Business Development

   Andronaco Industries

   Aug 2023 — Present · Kingsport, TN, US

   Responsible for building and driving marketing strategy through research, relationship building, and partnership development to achieve growth targets in these markets and applications:#chemicals,#lithium,#hydrogen,#naturalgas,#waterandwastewater,#mining,#steelprocessing,#pharma,#pulpandpaper,#semiconductors, and #sustainability.

Education

• Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  Masters in Business Administration, Business

  2007 — 2008

• Louisiana Tech University

  BS, Chemical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Product Development
• Contractual Agreements
• Process Improvement
• Additives
• Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Capital Projects
• Polymer Science
• Resin
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Customer Segmentation Strategy
• Plastics
• Chemical Engineering
• Coatings
• Process Simulation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Marketing
• Innovative Thinking
• Manufacturing
• Wood Modification
• Management
• Negotiation
• Six Sigma
• Chemistry
• Marketing Strategy
• Corporate Branding
• Process Optimization
• Customer Engagement
• Medical Devices
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Sap
• Change Management
• Communication
• Lean Manufacturing
• R&D
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Adhesives