Bridge Organics was founded in October 1997 by five scientists and managers from Pharmacia Corporation (The Upjohn Company). The founders have over 140 combined years of experience in chemical operations, first as scientists in process R&D and preparations laboratories, then as managers in chemical operations, including preparations, R&D, purchasing, chemical marketing, chemical production, and materials planning.

Principal Owners

Dr. Edward J. Hessler
President
Expert in hydrogenation, steroid and heterocyclic research

Dr. Harold A. Karnes
Vice President, Sales
Expert in prostaglandins and heterocyclic research

Dr. Verlan VanRheenen
Vice President, R & D
Expert in steroid and prostaglandin research

Dr. Max E. Breuer
Vice President, Engineering
Expert in separation processes and process development

Dr. David R. Buss
Vice President, Finance
Expert in scale-up of complex reactions, fermentation isolations, and capacity determinations