Zochem Management Team

• Russ Robinson has over 30 years of experience in the zinc industry.
• Robinson was CEO and owner of a major zinc oxide producer until 2001.
• Between 2002 and 2004, Robinson served as chief executive officer of a $700 million French-German publicly owned metals company which specialized in zinc-lead operations.
• In 2006, Robinson founded Steel Dust Recycling (SDR), which developed, owned and operated a Waelz Kiln steel dust recycling plant in Alabama, USA, that had an annual processing capacity of 110,000 tons of steel dust.
• In 2010, he started Global Steel Dust to recycle zinc from steel dust on a worldwide basis.
• Robinson is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and is involved in philanthropic causes.

• Mo has been with Zochem since 2013
• Previous roles at Zochem were Director of Operations and General Manager
• 10+ years experience with national automotive OEMs
• B.A.Sc in Chemical Engineering of University of Waterloo
• MBA, Richard Ivey School of Business

• Zochem in early 2021.
• Accomplished financial executive with over two decades of financial and operational expertise.
• BS Accounting, Tennessee Technological University.
• MBA, Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, Belmont University.
• Ken is an avid traveler who enjoys snorkeling, boating & camping.

Jimmy Kight has 25 years of zinc oxide production experience.

• Shahram has 25 years of experience in chemical manufacturing operations and process engineering
• BA Engineering degree from Ryerson University in Toronto

• Has been with Zochem since 2016
• Over 10 years of manufacturing experience in accounting
• BBA Finance, Austin Peay State University
• Carrie is an active supporter and fundraiser for veteran’s charities.  She has participated in the annual GallantFew Patriot Challenge the past 2 years.  This challenge supports veterans with reintegration after leaving the military.  Earned the bronze medal each year for rowing over 150 miles in 28 days.
• Carrie has one son that is also attending APSU.  She loves to spend time with family and enjoys rowing, swimming, and watching movies.

• Chauncey has over 23 years of zinc oxide industry experience, including 18 years in production of zinc oxide at a major manufacturer.
• Additional 3 years of experience with a major chemical manufacturer in the oil and gas industry.
• His experience includes plant operations, managing production schedules and QC lab procedures.

Phone: 913-927-7182
Email: sjohnson@zochem.com