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John A. Charles, Ph.D., President
John Charles holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in heat transfer, fluid mechanics and structural analysis. Prior to co-founding PROdry Technology, John was employed by James River Corporation as Research Fellow managing a technical group responsible for paper machine system analysis, optimization and diagnostics for the company's U.S. and European mills. Before entering the paper industry with Crown Zellerbach in 1981, John was an Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering at Ohio State University. A member of ASME and TAPPI, John has been a Session Chair and lecturer at the TAPPI Pressing and Drying Short Course, and since 1995 has been Chairman of the three day TAPPI Tissue Runnability Short Course. He authored numerous technical papers and a chapter titled "Paper Machine and Roll Vibration" in Pulp and Paper Manufacture, Volume 7, Paper Machine Operations published by TAPPI Press in 1991.
John A. Tyburski, Vice President
John Tyburski has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Forest Biometrics. Before co-founding PROdry Technology, John was Senior Research Associate with James River Corporation. His skills in paper machine diagnostic techniques were utilized through his work in process enhancement and trouble-shooting throughout the James River manufacturing system. John has unique abilities in the area of high-velocity hoods, where he is a recognized expert. John also has a range of maintenance supervisory experience in the paper and wood products industries. As a member of TAPPI John has served as faculty and Session Chair for the TAPPI Pressing and Drying Short Course.
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