Michael J. Tallman Mike is Manager, Catalytic Olefins Technology, for KBR and his duties include developing, marketing and licensing KBR proprietary catalytic technologies for the production of olefins (including ACOTM and SUPERFLEXTM) and for the content of studies and projects in this area. Mr. Tallman has 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, all with KBR. He has had a range of technical positions including extensive experience in process technology, process design and field advisory services. Mr. Tallman holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN, USA (1980) and holds four US patents. Mr. Tallman is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.