• John P. Dever

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    Chief Technology Officer

    Dr. John P. “Jack” Dever is executive vice president and chief technology officer at AVN Corporation. Dr. Dever has more than 40 years of experience in chemical engineering, holds several patents, was recognized with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) 2023 Lawrence B. Evans award in Chemical Engineering Practice, inducted into the Academy of Engineers at West Virginia University in 2021, and elected as an AIChE Fellow in 2020. Dr. Dever received a bachelor of science and a master of science in chemical engineering from West Virginia University, and he received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

    John P. Dever
    April 28, 2025
    Continuous processing offers advantages in yield, waste reduction and footprint — but it’s not always the best fit for every plant.