An experienced engineer with 20+ years of experience in polymer research, process development, and advanced materials scale-up, Chad Jasiunas joins the Polymer Industry Cluster to manage and oversee daily operations of the future PIC Innovation Pilot Facility. Jasiunas has designed and commissioned multiple pilot facilities, led crossfunctional technical teams, and safely advanced products from lab to commercialization. An inventor on 20+ U.S. patents, he has held roles at Post Consumer Brands, The J.M. Smucker Company, Michelin/Lehigh Technologies, Synthos, and Goodyear. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon and an M.S.E. from Princeton.  

Outside of work, Chad lives in Bath with his wife and son, who keeps the family busy with soccer and baseball. He enjoys home projects, skiing, golfing, cooking, spending time outdoors with family and friends, and traveling when time allows. Most of his free time is spent at the fields cheering on his son, and he’s passionate about learning new things and staying active. Chad looks forward to bringing this exciting capability and facility to the Akron and greater Northeast Ohio community.