As the CEO and Founder of the AVEKA Group, Willie guides the vision and direction of the organization. He is passionate about growing the company and exploring the new emerging markets. His vision of “anything is possible” leads the business to discover new innovative solutions. Willie graduated from St. Olaf College with a BA in Chemistry and Mathematics and received a PhD from the University of Florida in Organometallic Chemistry. Willie is currently the President of the International Fine Particle Research Institute and holds an Adjunct Professorship at the University of Minnesota. He is an avid reader, birdwatcher and loves Belgian Beer.