EAU CLAIRE, WI, May 30, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- David Garlie has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Garlie is a distinguished professional in chemistry and new business development, currently serving as the chief technology officer and managing partner at Cross Plains Solutions LLC. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions to replace per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams, thereby mitigating environmental and health risks. Mr. Garlie's work at Cross Plains Solutions reflects his commitment to help transform the fire suppression market from petroleum to bio-based components supplied from rapidly renewable, sustainable, and readily available agricultural products like corn and soybeans.

Before joining Cross Plain Solutions, Mr. Garlie was a scientist and business development manager for industrial applications at Cargill Inc. from 1997 to 2024. During his tenure at Cargill Inc., he played a pivotal role in developing new company revenues with bio-based agriculture materials for the industrial sector. During Mr. Garlie's career, he was instrumental in developing and patenting products made from corn and soybeans that revolutionized paper & paper board, engineered wood and composites, building insulation, and carpet flooring manufacturing industries. These innovations significantly improved the environmental, health and safety aspects of these everyday consumer goods. Mr. Garlie's career began as a tech aide in research and development at 3M from 1987 to 1992, a foundational experience that laid the groundwork for his future achievements in the chemical industry.

Mr. Garlie's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1992 and a Master of Science in chemistry from North Dakota State University in 1995.

In addition to his professional roles, Mr. Garlie is an active member of industry-related organizations involving chemistry, agriculture and fire suppression. His involvement in these organizations highlights his dedication to staying at the forefront of advancements for products and services for a more circular bioeconomy. Beyond his professional life, Mr. Garlie is deeply involved in civic activities that support first responders and youth sports in his community. He also enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family.

Mr. Garlie continues to create intellectual property focused on replacing traditional petroleum-derived products with rapidly renewable, sustainable, and readily available agricultural products by engineering mother nature's building blocks into functional solutions for a more circular bioeconomy. This will enhance safety, improve the environmental footprint for consumers of goods, and enhance the communities in which we live our daily lives.

Mr. Garlie is a multi-time nominee and recipient of the Achievers Circle Award from Cargill Inc. for his outstanding contributions. In 2024, his soybean-based firefighting foam was awarded GreenScreen Certified GoldTM, the highest rating for an environmentally safe firefighting foam. He attributes much of his success to his determination to overcome challenges and achieve excellence and the guidance of his mentor, Kevin R. Anderson.

Looking ahead, Mr. Garlie aims to use agricultural-based alternatives to formulate and certify safer and more environmentally friendly firefighting foams for non-civilian markets like the U.S. Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Forest Service, and the oil and gas markets.

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