Lance D.

Brown
1137 Stratford Ct ♦ Racine, WI 53406
Cell: (262) 497-6226 ♦ lbrown105@wi.rr.com

Vision and results oriented innovation leader with proven track record in new product
development for international market expansion in the I&L cleaning industry. Technology focused
with ability to communicate cross functionally, build organizational support and provide key
information to aid in technology investment choices.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Vision for technology and its applications

• International team building for new product development around technology platforms
• Strategic decision maker with customer intimacy focus
• Department fiscal budget and product P&L responsibilities
• Conflict management and communication
• New product development processes
• Project management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC., Sturtevant, WI 1995-Present

JohnsonDiversey is a $3.0 billion global cleaning company specializing in chemical and
dispensing solutions for healthy high performing building maintenance in such areas as Retail,
Health and Hospitality, Food Processing Plants, FSR, QSR and Education. JohnsonDiversey
was formed by the acquisition of Diversey Lever by Johnson Wax Professional and is part of the
SC Johnson family of companies.

NPD Innovation Leader - Global Marketing (2006-Present)

• Lead international floor care innovation strategy and new product development
o International NPD/supply chain experience in Europe, Japan, and Asia Pacific
• Lead innovation presentations to large global customer segment and
international trade shows
• Integrate global marketing studies into technology road mapping
• Project leader for new to the world global innovations
o ProSpeed (NAM, LATAM, EMA, APAC), Trailblazer (NAM, APAC, LATAM),
Orange Peel, Maximus
• Helped develop project management training program for the organization

Section Manager (Cleaners and Air Care) - Global R&D (2003-2006)

• Direct global surface modification and biological cleaning platforms
• Manage section work for global cleaners (9 scientists) $250MM portfolio
• Responsibility in Housekeeping, Odor Control, Restroom, and Food Sanitation
applications (approx 1200 SKU’s)
• Cost savings projects generated $425k/yr in ’04 and approx $650k/yr in ’05.
• Led formulation efforts for Responsible Solutions program across portfolio leading to 8
new products under Green Seal and 5 new products under ECC.
• Coach and mentor new employee talent

Sr. Research Scientist - Regional R&D (2001-2003)

• Manage group work for NAP Cleaners research and Development (3 scientists)
• Cost savings projects averaged over $200k/yr in savings across floor care and food
sanitation program.
• Developed new non corrosive technologies for application into tradition corrosive product
categories such as oven cleaners and floor finish strippers.
Research Scientist - Regional R&D (1998-2001)
• Led development of sanitation cleaning products and program for Wal Mart/Sams Club.
• Implemented new Customer Welcome program for visitors to tour R&D lab facilities

Associate Technical Consultant - Regional R&D field sales support (6/97-9/98)

Research Assistant - Regional R&D (temp employee 1995-1997)

EDUCATION HISTORY

MBA, International Finance, Loyola University Chicago (2001)

BS, Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Parkside (1996)

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

“Back Benefits- Improving Productivity and Reducing Injuries with Ergonomic Floor Finishing”
Health Facilities Management February 2009

“Celebrate Earth Day with Green Floor Care”

CM Management April 2009

“Floor Care Tips”

Executive Housekeeping Today July 2009

” Floor Finishing Goes Green”

Facility Management Journal August 2009

“Selecting the Optimal Floor Finish Applicator System”

Building Services Management August 2009

CERTFICATION AND AWARDS

2008 CEO Excellence Achievement Award

2008 ISSA Innovation Award 1st place - Tools Category (ProSpeed)

2008 Environmental Business Journal Award (ProSpeed)

2008 JohnsonDiversey Technical Merit Award Winner (Orange Peel)

2006 University of Wisconsin Madison- School of Business Administration

Complete certification in Global NPD Project Management

2002 Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs, CO

Completed Leadership Development Program for Executive Development

1998 University of Southern California-School of Engineering

Certified with the Foundation for Cross Connection Control

PATENTS

Awarded US Patent No. 5,977,042

Concentrated Stripper Composition and Method

Patent Pending
US Patent Application 20080279610
Floor Finish Applicator

Patent pending
US Patent Application 20080210265
Coating removal Composition