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In May 2002, Mr. Melka was named Vice President of Operations. He joined Synthetech as Director of Manufacturing in February 1999. From 1988 to 1999 Mr. Melka first held the position of plant manager and then the position of Director of Manufacturing at ChemDesign Inc., a custom chemical manufacturer. From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Melka worked for Polaroid Corporation in various manufacturing positions. Prior to 1984, he spent five years as an officer in the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine service. Mr. Melka holds a M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia and a B.S. in Chemistry from Michigan Technological University. | 