Origin of MicroGREEN

"Micro" from microcells and eco-friendly"GREEN"

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About MicroGREEN Polymers (MGP)

Advanced Plastics For Everyday Living

Greg Branch and Krishna Nadella learned about microcellular plastics at the University of Washington while doing graduate work in Mechanical Engineering. Working with a "foaming" process patented by the university, they went on to develop their own patents (pending) to improve the process and enable deep-draw thermoforming of common thermoplastic polymers such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and polystyrene.

The pair formed MicroGREEN Polymers in 2002 and built a team of professionals to commercialize this unique process. The "micro" portion of the name is derived from microcells and the "green" is drawn from the eco-friendly nature of the products and process. Today the company has the exclusive rights to produce or license out the technology in the US, Europe and Japan. MicroGREEN is currently working with a "Fortune 100" company on a joint development project and is actively looking to develop other joint manufacturer relationships with the potential for granting licenses in specific markets.

Management Team

Greg Branch
President and CEO, Acting VP Engineering, Operations and Product Development

Greg recently spent two years obtaining his Master’s Degree to further develop MGP’s “solid
state microcellular” process. During his prior 30-year career in food-related industry, Greg spent 11
years with startups including his own successful engineering consulting company, Branch and Lenker
Engineering, Inc. He is named inventor on five issued patents and four pending patents. Greg has also
managed production, research and development, service, and maintenance departments at several small
manufacturing companies. During his engineering career, he was responsible for design and
installation of more than 100 packaging and processing lines.

Krishna V. Nadella

Co-founder and Director of Technology Transfer

Krishna is currently a Ph.D. candidate in microcellular plastics at the University of Washington. His research advances MicroGREEN’s technology. He has developed several patentable technologies during his graduate research at UW. Krishna plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and complete transfer of UW technology and support to MGP. He has played a key role in developing and presenting MicroGREEN’s business plan.

James W. Sutton
VP Business Development

Jim brings to MicroGREEN over 25 years in food industry sales and marketing. His foundation experience comes from three “Fortune 500” companies, including Director of Marketing for Tyson Foods. He has been responsible for strategic planning and implementation as well identifying and penetrating new markets. Jim has pioneered new business and negotiated contracts for large food companies such as Foster Farms and Best Corporation. By working with both startups and established companies, he has gained extensive experience with new products and bringing them to market. Jim earned his MBA/Marketing from Xavier University in Ohio.

Michael Tobiason

VP/General Counsel

With 10 years in public accounting followed by 15 years in law practice, Michael brings a wealth of experience in business law and finance. Michael is now of counsel to the Graham & Dunn law firm, where his legal practice has involved the completion of dozens of mergers and acquisitions, development of IP strategy, and negotiation of a wide variety of other contracts. He has advised clients in numerous other business transactions including sales contracts, real property transactions, and debt and equity financing's. In his first career as a CPA with a "Big-4" firm, Michael advised clients in finance, tax and business matters in the US and abroad.

John Thomas

VP Finance

John has over 20 years of business experience as a CPA, business owner, and VP Finance for successful corporations. John began his career with a major public accounting firm, then moved into private industry, and eventually started and sold 2 successful businesses. John was most recently the CEO of Music Works Northwest and currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Transpo Group, Inc., a successful engineering firm.

Scott Dyer
Director of Engineering

Scott brings over 15 years of experience in the food and packaging industry with Welch's, Clorox, and Unilever. In his various roles as Plant Engineer and Operations Manager he has spearheaded numerous multi-million dollar production line projects. He has also worked directly with customers at local and national levels to improve products and drive strategic sales growth through engineering.

Board of Advisors

Professor Vipin Kumar, PhD.

Mechanical Engineering Professor at University of Washington,
Seattle; Technical Advisor and co-inventor of MicroGREEN’s process.

Tony Branch, PhD.

Business Management Professor at Golden Gate University, San Francisco;
Business and Corporate Responsibility Advisor, and entrepreneur.

Board of Directors

Greg Branch

Co-founder and President