Rai P. Bhargava

President & CEO

Bhargava started his professional career in 1970s at Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), the largest natural gas distribution utility in Michigan. He became Vice President of Marketing, and President of MichCon Trading Company. In early 1990s, he was instrumental in starting MCN Investment Corporation (“MCNIC”) to diversify the company into unregulated energy businesses.

Bhargava became President and CEO of MCNIC and grew the company to an asset base of over $3 billion, comprised of oil and gas exploration and production, natural gas gathering and processing, power generation and distribution, underground storage and energy marketing.

Bhargava left MCNIC in 1998 to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities. He developed and led a series of businesses including the ones in ethanol production, underground storage, processing and pipelines, and natural gas and power marketing.

Bhargava holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in finance.

Manouch Daneshvar Ph.D. P.E

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Daneshvar has over 30 years of experience in managing, developing, and operating chemical processing and energy assets.

In the 1990s, he worked for MCN Investment Corporation (“MCNIC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of MCN Energy Group, Inc., where he was Vice President of MCNIC’s Oil and Gas and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Division.

Starting in late 1990s, he began working for CMS Gas Transmission Company as Vice President of CMS Gas Transmission Australia, and Executive Director of International and Midstream Assets. He was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Southern Cross Pipelines Australia.”

In 2003, Dr. Daneshvar joined Bhargava and others to build a portfolio of midstream, downstream and fuel businesses. He holds over 15 U.S. and international patents, over 30 published papers, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.

Aric Metevia

Operations Manager

Aric has almost 28 years of experience in the Energy and Chemical Processing Industry. He is the Plant Manager at Marysville Ethanol, LLC, responsible for the overall performance of the 50 million gallon per year ethanol facility including Health, Safety, Environmental, operations and maintenance.

His background includes various positions such as process engineer, maintenance superintendent, and plant manager for a 30 thousand barrel per day natural gas liquids fractionation facility and a 7 million barrel underground storage facility. Aric was also part of the team that developed the ethanol production project, ultra-pure ethanol project, and oversaw the construction of the facility.

Aric received his Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Vincent J. Brennan

V.P. & General Counsel

Since 2000 Vince has been a member of the leadership team that has purchased, operated, sold and developed multiple companies in the production, midstream and marketing of natural gas, natural gas liquids and fuels. He oversees legal matters, provides advice on business matters and manages human resource activities.

He holds a similar role at Marysville Ethanol LLC, a fuel ethanol manufacturing facility in Marysville, Michigan. Prior to 2000 Vince was a principal in Seger Financial, an investment advisory and brokerage firm in Birmingham, MI.

Vince holds a B.A. from John Carroll University and a J.D. from Detroit College of Law.

Joseph E. Moradian

Controller

Joe joined Pristine Alcohol LLC’s predecessor companies in 2001 as Manager of Accounting Services and held positions of increasing responsibilities throughout the years. He is currently Controller of Pristine Alcohol LLC as well as its sister company, Marysville Ethanol LLC.

In this role, he is responsible for all finance, accounting and administrative functions. He has provided financing, due diligence and divestiture advice in acquiring and divesting many assets in processing and energy space.

Joe holds a B.A. degree in finance with concentration in economics from Walsh College.

Brian Testa

Sales Consultant

After graduating from Wooster College with a BS in Biology, Brian began his career at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) as a Pathologist Assistant. He then transitioned to Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Inside Sales Representative, responsible for West Coast Sales and business development.

In 2009, Brian founded Sano Scientific, a scientific supply and distribution company. In 2012, Sano Scientific merged with Equinox Chemicals as EQX Scientific. Over his 11-year tenure, Brian played a crucial role in business development, expansion, branding, logistics, sourcing, and forming strategic partnerships.

In 2015, Brian launched RightPath Brands, which operates as RightPath Industries and RightPath Medical Diagnostics. RightPath Industries has become a respected national bulk chemical distributor, particularly noted for its ethanol products.

Adrian Biesecker

Sales Consultant

Adrian graduated from Dickinson College with a BS in Economics and has since built a robust career spanning over two decades in the chemical manufacturing and water solutions industries.

As COO of BBC Biochemical Corporation, he optimized production processes, managed supply chain logistics, and ensured compliance with cGMP and ISO standards. Promoted to President, he led strategic direction and business development, forged key partnerships, and secured vital investments. His leadership contributed to the successful sale of BBC Biochemical to StatLab Medical Products in March 2020.

Currently, he serves as the Business Development Manager at TruClear Water Solutions, where he drives growth by developing strategic partnerships, expanding the client base, and creating tailored solutions.