William F. Banholzer

Director/Board Member at JELD-WEN, Inc.

67 year

Producer Manufacturing

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William F. Banholzer is an American Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to this role, he was formally a chemical engineer and Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at the Dow Chemical Company. He is most known for his leadership of industrial R&D organizations at both Dow Chemical Company and General Electric. He is also known for the discovery of methods related to production of synthetic diamond. In particular, the synthesis methods he developed allowed the production of isotopically pure diamonds.

William F. Banholzer active positions

Companies	Position	Start
American Chemical Society American Chemical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
American Institute of Chemical Engineers American Institute of Chemical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional society with over 60,000 members in more than 110 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. AIChE offers various programs, including e-learning, webinars, and career advancement, to help chemical engineers at every career juncture bridge the skills gap created by the rush of technology, changing work styles, and unprecedented societal needs. Founded in 1908, AIChE is a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in areas such as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
University of Wisconsin	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
JELD-WEN, Inc. JELD-WEN, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals JELD-WEN, Inc. manufactures windows and doors. The firm offers a range of windows, exterior and interior doors, patio doors, and related building products made of wood, wood composite, fiberglass, vinyl, and aluminum. Its products are used in various projects, such as windows, exterior and interior doors, and patio doors replacements, as well as pet panels, historic renovation, lighthouse restoration and livable spaces improvements. The company was founded by Richard L. Wendt on October 25, 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.	Director/Board Member	2017-07-31

All active positions of William F. Banholzer

Former positions of William F. Banholzer

Companies	Position	End
JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC.	Director/Board Member	2022-04-27
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY (THE)	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	2013-07-29
GE Plastics GE Plastics Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries GE Plastics provides engineering thermoplastic material solutions. It manufactures and distributes plastic resins that are used in automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, transportation, performance packaging, building & construction, telecommunications and optical media applications. The company also manufactures and compounds polycarbonate, ABS, SAN, ASA, PPE, PC/ABS, PBT and PEI resins. GE Plastics is headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	2008-06-12
GE Advanced Materials GE Advanced Materials Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals GE Advanced Materials manufactures thermoplastics, fused quartz and ceramics, and silicon-based products.	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	2004-12-31
GE Lighting Solutions LLC GE Lighting Solutions LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing GE Lighting Solutions LLC manufactures lighting products for commercial and residential purposes. Its products include chandelier, indoor spotlight, floodlight, fluorescent, colored lamp, fiber optics and landscape lighting. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	1998-12-31

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Training of William F. Banholzer

Marquette University	Undergraduate Degree
University of Illinois	Doctorate Degree

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Listed companies	2
GE AEROSPACE	Producer Manufacturing
JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC.	Non-Energy Minerals

Private companies	16
The Dow Chemical Co. The Dow Chemical Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries The Dow Chemical Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of chemicals, plastics, industrial and agricultural products. It serves agriculture, automotive, building and construction, consumer, electronic materials, infrastructure, packaging, product finder and product safety industries. The company was founded by Herbert Henry Dow in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.	Process Industries
Dow Silicones Corp. Dow Silicones Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Dow Silicones Corp. engages in the provision of silicones products and solutions. Its silicon-based materials are used in products and applications of sectors including electronics, automotive, construction, textiles, and healthcare. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.	Process Industries
Mycogen LLC Mycogen LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Mycogen LLC manufactures and sells agricultural products. The company was founded by Andrew C. Barnes and David H. Rammler in 1982 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.	Distribution Services
JELD-WEN, Inc. JELD-WEN, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals JELD-WEN, Inc. manufactures windows and doors. The firm offers a range of windows, exterior and interior doors, patio doors, and related building products made of wood, wood composite, fiberglass, vinyl, and aluminum. Its products are used in various projects, such as windows, exterior and interior doors, and patio doors replacements, as well as pet panels, historic renovation, lighthouse restoration and livable spaces improvements. The company was founded by Richard L. Wendt on October 25, 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.	Non-Energy Minerals
GE Lighting Solutions LLC GE Lighting Solutions LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing GE Lighting Solutions LLC manufactures lighting products for commercial and residential purposes. Its products include chandelier, indoor spotlight, floodlight, fluorescent, colored lamp, fiber optics and landscape lighting. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.	Producer Manufacturing
GE Plastics GE Plastics Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries GE Plastics provides engineering thermoplastic material solutions. It manufactures and distributes plastic resins that are used in automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, transportation, performance packaging, building & construction, telecommunications and optical media applications. The company also manufactures and compounds polycarbonate, ABS, SAN, ASA, PPE, PC/ABS, PBT and PEI resins. GE Plastics is headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.	Process Industries
Wilsonart International, Inc. Wilsonart International, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Wilsonart International, Inc. manufactures decorative surfacing products. Its wood flooring products are designed for residential homeowners. The company also sells adhesives, cleaning, and trim products. It was founded by Ralph Wilson, Sr. in 1956 and is headquartered in Temple, TX.	Producer Manufacturing
American Chemical Society American Chemical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Commercial Services
GE Advanced Materials GE Advanced Materials Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals GE Advanced Materials manufactures thermoplastics, fused quartz and ceramics, and silicon-based products.	Non-Energy Minerals
National Academy of Engineering National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington.	Commercial Services
American Institute of Chemical Engineers American Institute of Chemical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional society with over 60,000 members in more than 110 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. AIChE offers various programs, including e-learning, webinars, and career advancement, to help chemical engineers at every career juncture bridge the skills gap created by the rush of technology, changing work styles, and unprecedented societal needs. Founded in 1908, AIChE is a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in areas such as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.	Commercial Services
The Dow Chemical Co. Foundation
The National Research Council The National Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Research Council provides science, technology and health policy consulting and advice. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Commercial Services
Madison Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Madison Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Madison Symphony Orchestra, Inc. engages in the production of concerts of orchestral, instrumental, vocal, and choral music. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.	Consumer Services
XALT Energy LLC XALT Energy LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing XALT Energy LLC engages in the provision of energy storage solutions. It offers lithium-ion cells which are prototype electrodes. The firm provides storage solutions for commercial transportation, stationary storage and industrial and defense applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.	Producer Manufacturing
Dow Kokam France SASU	Producer Manufacturing