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James L. Spigarelli, Ph.D., is president and chief executive officer of Midwest Research Institute, leading a staff of 1,800 scientists and other professionals who are conducting research in nearly 50 disciplines of science and technology. This includes overseeing renewable fuels energy research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, which is part of the Department of Energy.
Dr. Spigarelli has also been active in the field of corporate governance, currently serving on the board of the Kansas City chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors. In addition, he is a board member of the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute, and served as its chairman from 2000-2005. Currently he serves on the boards of the Kansas State University Research Foundation, Sceptor Industries Inc. in Kansas City and the Colorado Energy Science Center. Dr. Spigarelli is also a trustee of Rockhurst University, Kansas City, and of the University of Missouri Kansas City. He was named by Silicon Prairie Technology Association as its Technology Leader of the Year for 2000. | 