Excellent DD ncj167: I believe that Dr. Phillips and his technical staff will be part of the turnkey operation that will jump start the Durant Facility come Q1 of 2010.
He specializes in R&D as well as Safety and Environment two key operations needed to run Durant Plant, and mentioned in recent financials(safety piece). This also satisfies potentially complicated OSHA biodiesel Plant compliance issues. IMO/JMHO.