Steve Pittman, an Indianapolis native, is the new general manager at POET Biorefining – Portland.

Pittman will supervise professional, technical and support staff at the facility ensuring efficient production and that all rules and regulations are met.

“I have a great interest in assuring we reduce our dependence on foreign oil by moving to greener solutions for our energy needs for generations to come,” Pittman said. “Playing a role in the ethanol movement with POET will give me great satisfaction knowing our work will make for a cleaner environment for our grandchildren and their children.”

Pittman is an Indianapolis native and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University. Before joining POET, Pittman spent over 20 years in engineering, quality and plant operations management, including 12 years in plant general management. Pittman’s experience also includes project management, new plant launches, turnaround activities, and realignment assignments.

About POET
POET, the largest ethanol producer in the world, is a leader in biorefining through its efficient, vertically integrated approach to production. The 23-year-old company has a production capacity of more than 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol and 9 billion pounds of high-protein animal feed annually from 27 production facilities nationwide. POET also operates a pilot-scale cellulosic ethanol plant, which uses corn cobs and light stover as feedstock, and will commercialize the process in Emmetsburg, Iowa. For more information, visit http://www.poet.com.

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