Dennis Corn, vice president of projects, is responsible for overseeing the completion of the Wawa and Atikokan projects to full production capacity. Mr. Corn is working with our teams on the ground in Ontario and a newly engaged independent engineering firm to identify and resolve the issues limiting full production of the Canadian projects. Mr. Corn’s career spans over 35 years, with a proven track record of successfully developing, managing and completing large complex projects, including natural gas fired, coal fired, geothermal, and biomass to power projects and coal and natural gas-to-liquids projects.
Kevin Cain will now serve as vice president of its wood chipping business. In this role, Mr. Cain will focus on improving operating and financial performance at all 26 U.S. Fulghum Fibres mills, along with growing Fulghum’s wood chipping business in North America. His leadership at Fulghum has contributed to improved financial performance at the business this year. Mr. Cain is a long-time veteran of the paper and forest products industry, having held roles in forestry, supply chain management, operations and business development.
Mark Wilson, CEO of New England Wood Pellet (NEWP), will continue to manage NEWP’s four operating facilities and grow NEWP through acquisitions of wood pellet facilities in the commercial heating market.
Messrs. Roberts, Corn, Cain and Wilson will report to Keith Forman, president and CEO of Rentech, effective immediately.
Rentech, Inc. owns and operates wood fibre processing, wood pellet production and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing businesses.
