Meet the talented and highly experienced team dedicated to developing bio-based chemistries that move the oil & gas industry forward.
Experts in Oilfield Innovation
Executive Team
Marty Shumway
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Petroleum Geologist (AAPG), Certified Professional Earth Scientist (SIPES) and industry speaker
- 20+ years in the mining and petroleum industries, with experience in both exploration and development of oil and gas properties of petroleum
Dr. Megan Pearl
- Responsible for overseeing technical service requests
- Global Analytics Manager Halliburton Energy (2021-2022)
- Projects Lead StimChem Center of Excellence (2018-2021)
- Holder and coholder of 13 patents
- Author and coauthor of 17 publications in peer reviewed journals
Walter Fortin
- Responsible for Sales, Business Development and Special Projects
- 20 + years of global oilfield / specialty chemical experience
- Previous Vice President of Business Development with Valence Chemicals
- Leadership roles with Integrity Bio-Chem, Fritz Industries and Clariant Oil Services
- Extensive experience with ESG Surfactants
Innovative Biosurfactant Solutions, Backed by Science
Locus Bio-Energy Solutions’ biosurfactants are formulated by world-class experts utilizing cutting-edge production processes and the scientific capabilities of our accelerator company, Locus Fermentation Solutions.