Paul Lorin Bechly (born 1958) is an American chemical engineer known for his work in the development of an environmentally-oriented perfluorocarbon gas policy for DuPont and other industries. He currently works in the financial industry.
Paul Lorin Bechly | |
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 Bechly in 2002 | |
| Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Alma mater | Cornell University The American College Wilmington University |
| Known for | DuPont corporate environmental responsibility |
| Father | Fred Bechly |
| Awards | 2020 recipient of the Mensa Foundation Intellectual Benefits to Society Award |
Education
editBechly graduated in 1980 from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering.[1][2] He began working in the financial industry in 1993, and earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2000,[3] a Master of Science in Financial Services from The American College in 2008,[1] and a Doctor of Business Administration from Wilmington University in 2018.[2][4]
Career
editBechly worked within the fluorochemicals business of DuPont from 1980 to 1993,[1][2] where he served in roles including R&D, engineering, distribution, sales, marketing, product management, and production.[2] Based upon his research activities at DuPont, he has been elected to a full membership at Sigma Xi.[2] Bechly joined Dean Witter in 1993.[1][5] As of 2021, he was an active member of the financial industry in Greenville, Delaware,[2] [4] and a Governance Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors.[2] Bechly conducts private independent research through Azeas Consulting.[2] He is currently a First Vice President at Morgan Stanley.[6]
Perfluorocarbon gas issue
editBechly was awarded the DuPont Chemicals Environmental Excellence Award in 1992 for "Leadership in the Development of an Environmentally Responsible Perfluorocarbons Policy for DuPont".[7] Bechly led a team of scientists to study and provide data on sources greenhouse gases, their atmospheric effects, and options for control.[7] These efforts led to a consensus among allied industries to proactively develop responsible environmental policies regarding the chemicals.[7] His professional works are maintained by the Hagley Museum and Library in Delaware.[8]
In recognition of his work at DuPont on the Perfluorocarbon Gas Issue, Bechly was selected as the 2020 recipient of the Mensa Education & Research Foundation "Intellectual Benefits to Society Award".[9][10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Alumni Spotlight on Paul Bechly". The American College. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h American Institute of Chemicals Engineers member biography for Paul Bechly
- ^ "Celebrating 50 Years of the CFA Charter". CFAinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ a b Alumni news & notes: Paul Bechly, p.53, WilmU magazine, Spring 2019.
- ^ Delaware Mensa Profile - Paul Bechly, p.4, Delamensa, Vol. 43(5), May 2017.
- ^ "2020 Distinguished Alumni Nominees – News at WilmU". Archived from the original on 2024-07-07. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ a b c DuPont Environmental Excellence Awards nomination (1992), Accession 2723, Hagley Museum and Library
- ^ Paul L Bechly papers (Accession 2723), Hagley Museum and Library
- ^ 2020 Mensa Foundation Awards, p.36-39, Mensa Bulletin, July 2020.
- ^ Carper, Thomas R. (2020), Congratulations letter from Senator Carper, United States Senate, 10 August 2020, doi:10.5281/zenodo.6374600
External links
edit- Paul L Bechly papers (Accession 2723), Hagley Museum and Library
- Mensa Foundation page for Paul Lorin Bechly