Our Team
Cold Chain's management team is focused on providing high quality services and products around the world. Each individual is experienced and accomplished in their area of expertise. Together as a team, Cold Chain functions as an efficient operation that puts customers service first.
Larry Gordon, President
Larry has led Cold Chain through tremendous growth for the past 10 years. A graduate of MIT's Sloan School of Business, Larry also earned a B.S. in chemical engineering, cum laude from Tufts University. For 20 years prior to Cold Chain, he held several senior-level strategic management positions. At Cold Chain, Larry's vision is resulting in a significant expansion in product lines, services, and locations. Larry serves as committee co-chair of the ASTM D-3101, Standard Test Methods for Thermal Insulated Containers.
Bob Bohne, Vice President, General Manager
Bob is concentrating on increasing Cold Chain's capacity, and service levels, while improving its already lean operation. A Cornell University-trained mechanical engineer, Bob has 25 years of experience managing manufacturing and engineering operations serving the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical instrument and academic laboratory markets. He has extensive experience and knowledge of the stringent requirements of these market segments. Bob is driving improvements designed to help Cold Chain's better serve its customers.
Donald Nolde, Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Donald is actively managing Cold Chain's sales, customer service, and marketing departments. He brings extensive experience from previous positions at McKesson BioServices, and Fisher BioServices. At McKesson, Donald was Director of Strategy and Business Development, Director of Sales, and Regional Sales Director. Donald has direct contact with customers, as well as corporate responsibilities. Within the Cold Chain team, Donald's strong leadership is helping him grow Cold Chain's sales team, streamline customer support, and focus marketing efforts.
Jeffrey Simpson, Director of Engineering & Technical Services
Jeff Simpson manages research and development (R&D), internal new product development, custom solutions development for specific client applications, project engineering and technical account management. He also oversees all technical services, which include our highly regarded laboratory testing and qualification services, cold chain management consulting, auditing and thermal mapping. Jeff has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lowell, and 17 years of experience in mechanical engineering, engineering management, and program management, including business and technology development, most recently with General Electric Aviation.
Rose Callahan, Operations Manager
Rose is responsible for production, quality, plant engineering, shipping, receiving and warehousing, as well as environmental, health and safety activities. Recently promoted from the position of Quality Manager, Rose continues to coordinate Cold Chain’s Lean Initiatives. For 17 years, she held a similar position at Eastman Gelatine Corporation, a subsidiary of Eastman Kodak Company. Along with a B.A. in biology from Northeastern University, Rose brings to Cold Chain a depth of knowledge of quality systems, inventory control, and supply chain. She is working closely with Cold Chain's entire management team to implement lean operation and manufacturing initiatives, and enhance quality control and customer service.
Richard Formato, Principal Thermal Engineer
Rich Formato's primary focus is in the areas of thermal science and materials research, and advanced predictive modeling. Rich holds B.S. (UMass) and M.S. (WPI) degrees in Mechanical Engineering with concentrations in Thermal/Fluids and Mechanics of Materials. He has authored numerous publications, holds several patents, and has held lead technical positions in the optical lens, fuel cell, and material science fields. Rich has secured and managed several SBIR research grants. The addition of Rich represents our commitment to remain the technical leader within the markets we serve, providing the scientific basis and technical understanding required to develop robust, high-performing solutions.
