Title: Executive Vice President of Business Development
Company: Blasch Precision Ceramics Inc.
Location: East Greenbush, New York, United States
William P. Russell, executive vice president of business development at Blasch Precision Ceramics Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in refractory ceramics.
With a decade and a half of experience, Mr. Russell has built a successful career in engineering, specializing in advanced materials and refractory ceramics. He currently serves as the chief commercial officer at NeoGraf Solutions LLC, a position he has held since 2024. His experience also includes various roles at Blasch Precision Ceramics, including executive vice president of business development starting in 2024, vice president of sales and business development from 2019 to 2024, vice president of technical business development from 2018 to 2019, engineering manager from 2015 to 2018, application engineer from 2013 to 2015, and design engineer from 2010 to 2013. He also worked as a design engineer at SP Bel-Art & SP Wilmad-LabGlass from 2009 to 2010. He laid an educational foundation, earning a Bachelor of Science in physics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2009, a Master of Sceince in engineering and systems management from Union College in 2013, and a PLD, executive Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 2023.
Throughout his career, Mr. Russell has authored several influential publications, including “Improving Thermal Conditions and Reducing Process Costs for Core Setters in Aerospace and IGT Applications,” “Understanding the Impact of a Collapsed Flue Gas Tunnel in a Top Fired Steam Methane Reformer,” “Effects and Analysis of Thermal Stresses on Core Setters for Aerospace Applications,” and “Innovative Ceramic Design to Simplify Field Installations,” as well as “Filling the Gap: Simplifying Field Installation to Address the Construction Skills Gap in Manufacturing.” Additionally, he published “Improvements in Steam Methane Reforming,” “Finite Element Analysis of Thermal Stress of Large Induction Furnace Refractory Linings,” and “Improving Flue Gas Tunnel Reliability.”
Mr. Russell takes great pride in having developed patented technology that features innovative ceramic components designed to enhance the performance of chemical furnaces. When combined and placed in a chemical furnace, these components work together to ensure more consistent heat distribution, leading to significant improvements in furnace efficiency. This technology has been proven to increase catalyst conversion during synthetic hydrogen production, resulting in a more efficient furnace. The increase in furnace efficiency by over 3% can lead to substantial cost savings and waste reduction. This advancement has the potential to improve the operations of chemical facilities globally, particularly in regions such as the Gulf of Texas. He also holds patents for a retention mechanism for refractory inserts in reformer flue gas tunnels, refractory insert members and related block assemblies for reformer flue gas tunnel assemblies, and a reformer flue gas tunnel and refractory components. Additional patents include a staged reaction plenum partition wall for furnaces and a two-piece ceramic ferrule assembly.
Mr. Russell attributes his success to the unwavering support of his team and family. Along with his team, he possesses a unique ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex situations, ensuring that everyone he engages with understands and can contribute meaningfully. Looking to the future, he is determined to prove that the successes he attained with his initial company were not mere happenstances. He aims to replicate and build upon these accomplishments, demonstrating his ability to consistently deliver exceptional results on a larger scale. His ultimate goal is to establish a resilient company that not only thrives over time but also generates employment opportunities and becomes an esteemed pillar of the local community.
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