James A. Mennell

James A. Mennell has over 30 years of experience in the energy, metallics, bio-products, and environmental products sectors working for or advising major industry participants ranging from start-ups to large public and private companies including Cargill, Koch Industries, POET, 3M and GE. He has founded, led, and grown bio-based product, energy and environmental companies from concept through investment and growth to sale or partnerships with publicly traded multinational companies and has helped develop billions of dollars of capital projects across North America. Mennell’s experience includes serving as President of the bio-based products unit of Cliffs Natural Resources, founding and leading The Environmental Law Group, and investing and serving on the board of directors of biofuels, bio-based products, software, and wind and solar energy companies. Mennell holds over 100 patents regarding bioproduct and process technologies. Mennell graduated as University Scholar (highest honor) f