OUR LEADERSHIP
Jon Strimling
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
Jonathan Strimling has over 20 years of experience as an executive and entrepreneur, largely focused on the commercialization of innovative products and services, with a focus on cost-effective clean technology. Prior to CleanFiber, Jon successfully launched WoodPellets.com and took SharpSpring to the NASDAQ (NASDAQ: SHSP). Jon previously drove innovations in manufacturability at GE Aircraft Engines, commercialized new renewable energy and water systems at DEKA Research & Development, and has held senior operating roles with American Industrial Partners. He holds Masters degrees in Engineering and Management from MIT’s Engineering School and the MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.
Don Simoneau
Chief Financial Officer
Don Simoneau has over 20 years of experience serving as CFO, SVP and/or CEO in six prior early and growth stage tech, clean-tech, and industrial businesses. He has successfully raised capital and debt financing, driven revenue growth and profits, and executed successful exit plans. Don also brings substantial commercial and operational leadership experience having led growing sales and service teams among his responsibilities. Don holds an MBA from Bentley University, and earned his Bachelors in Finance and Computer Science from Boston College.
WE'RE INSTALLERS, ENGINEERS, SCIENTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS (AND WE LOVE BEING THE UNDERDOG).
CleanFiber® (formerly Ultracell Insulation) was conceived by veteran cellulose installers in Maine, who saw dwindling supplies of newsprint as a threat to their livelihood.
So they did something about it.
After creating a strong team, working like dogs for more than 9 years to perfect the process, and raising millions of dollars in investment, we launched commercial production of certified CleanFiber insulation in 2020, and have been shipping to happy customers ever since.
Our state-of-the-art production facility in Buffalo is currently ramping up and will produce over 3 million bags of insulation annually. These high production volumes allow us to offer our all-borate product at extremely competitive pricing.
Contact us to try CleanFiber today!
OUR BOARD
Board of Directors
Eric Chapman
Chairman
Eric is a Managing Principal with SustainVC, an impact investment fund with a focus on investing for profit, while building a sustainable, more equitable and healthier world. Mr. Chapman also brings extensive experience in operations, having previously served as Managing Director of Accenture Strategy and in a variety of other leadership roles at Accenture, following an early career focus on manufacturing operations.
Jon Strimling
CEO
Jon has over 20 years of experience as an executive and entrepreneur, largely focused on the commercialization of innovative products and services, with a focus on cost-effective clean technology. Prior to CleanFiber, Jon successfully launched WoodPellets.com and took SharpSpring to the NASDAQ. Jon has served on several for-profit and non-profit boards, including the Cellulose Insulation Manufacturer’s Association’s board of directors.
Mark Bernfeld
Director (Representing the Clean Energy Venture Group)
Mark is an experienced entrepreneur and investor representing the Clean Energy Venture Group. Mark founded Tamarack Technologies in 1993 to meet growing needs to conserve energy and improve air quality in homes. He continues to serve on Tamarack’s board as chairman and serves on many other for-profit and nonprofit boards.
Nate Lowbeer-Lewis
Director (Representing Spring Lane Capital)
Nate is a Principal at Spring Lane Capital, an impact investment firm committed to accelerating the deployment of localized assets in climate and sustainability sectors. Prior to joining Spring Lane, he co-founded a new division of CPCS to help public and private sector clients develop infrastructure in emerging markets. He also serves on the board of Andion Group and DevEngine Partners.
Paul Atkinson
Director (Representing Climate Innovation Capital)
Paul is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Climate Innovation Capital, which invests in companies delivering meaningful decarbonization across the economy. Paul also founded Southwest Sun Inc. where he has been a Managing Partner since 1990. He brings extensive experience as an entrepreneur, senior executive, and board member of numerous public and private companies.
Cynthia Figge
Independent Director
Cynthia is the CEO and Co-Founder of CSRHub, a web-based platform that accumulates information on the environmental, social, and governance performance of over 50,000 companies. Early in her career, she served as Plant Manager at Weyerhaeuser, a key operational leader in the startup of an OSB plant, also working in newspaper printing operations.
Timothy Bernlohr
Independent Director
Tim joins CleanFiber with an extraordinary range of board experience, having served on 100+ public and private company boards. He serves as the Chairman of Skyline Champion Homes, one of the nation’s largest modular/prefabricated home builders, and has decades of experience in paper products, insulation, and closely related industries.