THOMAS PEPE, P.E.

105 Crestwood Drive Lansdale, PA 19446

C (215) 500-5543
tpe6be2a@westpost.net
H (215) 361-8076

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Leading with Integrity and Technical Expertise

SUMMARY
Highly experienced Engineering Management Professional with a record of developi
ng and supporting successful high ROI Engineering projects and solutions incorpo
rating a wide range of applications and technologies. Consistently recognized by
executive management and called upon to improve organizational effectiveness an
d efficiency through leadership that aligns the engineering and business process
es to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexib
ility.
A builder of high-performance teams and a natural team leader and mentor who exc
els in dynamic, demanding environments, while remaining pragmatic and focused. R
esults-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in analytical thinking and
possessing management skills utilized in driving profitable and cost effective c
ollaboration between multiple engineering disciplines and critical business func
tions.
* Proven executive skills utilized in directing the efforts of managers, enginee
rs, technicians, and support personnel, as well as cross-functional teams and ex
ternal cross-discipline resources. An expert in the commissioning and validatio
n of multiple projects, consistently delivered on time and on budget.
* Technical experience in developing leading-edge solutions. Applied knowledge
of the chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental industries, as well as techno
logies in combination with industry and business skills to translate customer bu
siness requirements into quality, cost-effective solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Licensed Professional Engineer a Chemical Engineering a Environmental Engineerin
g
Process Design and Development a Project Management a Team Development
Production Workflows a Materials Requirement Planning a Program and Process Mana
gement
Site / Process Validation a Validation and Qualification of Pharmaceutical and
Vaccine Operations

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Environmental Engineering University of Texas El Paso,
TX
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Widener University Chester, PA

REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania PE-049353-E (Chemical Engineering)
EXPERIENCE
Montgomery Chemicals, LLC Conshohocken, PA 2008 a" Present
Plant Manager and Vice President of Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance
2009 a" Present
Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance 2009 a" 2009
Lead Engineer 2008 a" 2009
Establish aggressive production schedule and clearly communicated production goa
ls to all staff. Identify, develop, and execute projects to eliminate plant bot
tlenecks to increase production and the efficiency of operations. Reduce ineffi
ciencies and modify procedures that are counterproductive to increasing plant ca
pacity.
Establish cleaning procedures, as well as startup and shut-down techniques, to a
void generation of off-specification product (typical for high temperature react
ion trains). Lead the effort to generate accurate documentation (P&ID developm
ent) of existing and modified installations. Develop standard operating procedu
res to ensure consistent operations.
* Increased daily production rate from 2,000 pound SBH per day in 2008 to an exc
ess of 4,000 pound per day at present. On target to achieve theoretical plant c
apacity of 6,500 pound SBH per day by 2012.
* Improved efficiency of operations and improved raw material yields from an ave
rage of 70% in 2008 to greater than 90% in 2010. On target to achieve greater t
hat 96% yields by end of 2010.
* Reduced staff turnover rate from > 50% in 2008 to 7% in 2010.

CDI Corporation a" Life Sciences Division Philadelphia, PA

2006 a" 2008
Project Engineer 2008 a" 2008
Lead Process Engineer 2007 a" 2008
Senior Process Engineer 2006 a" 2007
Developed comprehensive engineering design packages for high value clients in th
e pharmaceutical, API, vaccine, and biofuel industries. Managed efforts of mult
iple processes as well as mechanical engineers involved in the development of p
rocess designs in a cost effective manner, while exceeding customer expectations
. Established cross discipline coordination to streamline project execution.
Sample list of clients: Lonza, Rhodes Technologies, Cherokee Pharmaceuticals, A
MRI, Pacific Ethanol, Changing World Technologies, Green Cross.
* Displayed leadership skills in coordinating multiple engineer efforts to deliv
er comprehensive design packages in a timely manner.

L.B. Bohle, LLC Warminster, PA 2004a" 2006

Manager of Projects
Established project management procedures to effectively control equipment order
s during a phase of rapid growth. Maintained schedules and avoidance of cost ov
erruns while accommodating customer changes. Ensured factory was given clear di
rection by coordination with managers and design engineers.
* Established order management procedure that allowed the company to grow beyond
 expectations.

Merck & Co. Inc. West Point, PA 1998a"2003

Senior Pharmaceutical Process Engineer 2000 a" 2003
Vaccine Process Engineer 1998 a" 2000
Established role of Equipment Functional Expert to sure up the initiative of equ
ipment standardization. Developed scope, established specifications, and define
d execution strategy for projects utilizing standard modules. Established colla
borative relationship with vendors supplying standard equipment and eliminated b
ottlenecks in production to maintain capital project execution schedules.
Evaluated capital equipment procurement process for the purpose of identifying i
nefficiency and redundancy. Defined roles and responsibilities of all involved
parties to eliminate shortcomings.
* Spanned multiple capital projects as a standard module functional expert to re
alize a significant engineering manpower savings for the Pharmaceutical Process
Engineering department.
* Achieved the distinction of Top Performer for the department two consecutive y
ears.

Betz Laboratories, Inc. Trevose, PA 1992 a" 1998

Senior Project Engineer 1996 a" 1998
Project Engineer 1993 a" 1996
Senior Environmental Engineer 1992 a" 1993
Managed $6,000,000 annual capital project budget. Developed, scoped, created bu
dget, justified, and executed projects for four chemical process plants. Improv
ed plant efficiency, throughput, and safety. Maintained budgets, completed proj
ects in a timely manner, and increased plant confidence in engineering thoroughn
ess.
Evaluate new product introductions to identify unique processing requirements fo
r due diligence economic evaluation prior to release.
* Installed a hydrofluoric acid blend area in a batch chemical plant with no pre
vious high acid blending capabilities. $350K project, completed on time and und
er budget, had a ROI of less than 6 months.
* Eliminated inefficiencies in processing of a high volume product with minimal
capital expenditure. Effort resulted in a reduction of processing time by 50% a
llowing a 20% increase in plant capacity.

Department of Defense Fort Bliss, TX 1988 a" 1992

Senior Environmental Engineer
Managed $1,000,000 budget controlling underground storage tank, asbestos, and la
ndfill programs for the military base. Trained first responder for hazardous ma
terial release incidents.