Marshall Moore is the Industry Consultant for the Greater Akron Chamber’s Polymer Industry Cluster. In this role, Marshall leads the Polymer Pilot and Scale-Up Task Team and supports the U.S. EDA’s Sustainable Polymer Tech Hub initiatives. He also provides technical insight and strategic guidance to the Polymer Industry Advisory Council and Leadership Committee, helping to shape innovation efforts and industry engagement across the region. With a career spanning operations, research and development, and executive leadership, Marshall brings a deep understanding of innovation systems, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing.

Marshall has held senior leadership roles at companies including Summit Materials, Synthomer, OMNOVA Solutions, and Chemtura, where he drove advancements in R&D, sustainability, and product innovation. A longtime supporter of the Chamber’s work, he has been actively involved in the Polymer Industry Cluster since its inception, serving on advisory committees and leading regional R&D collaborations.

Marshall lives in Kent, OH with his wife and enjoys spending time with his two grown children and grandchildren. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Marietta College and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.