Conference Speakers

Kyle Huttenlocker

CEO, Environmental Living Industries (ELI)

BIOGRAPHY

Kyle brings over 15 years managing large-scale international programs to ELI as a respected entrepreneur with proven experience in team leadership, business administration, and risk management.

Prior to joining Bryan and Thomas in founding ELI, Kyle served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at a fintech start-up company where he oversaw the daily operations while also managing its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program, ensuring compliance with all applicable provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN Federal regulations, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Kyle also served in a senior leadership role at a 20,000+ person, $2.3B international firm that provides commercial, governmental and private clients with security, risk management, humanitarian, logistics, and investigations services. Kyle’s tenure was during a period of rapid organic growth and extensive mergers and acquisitions that saw the company expand from a multimillion-dollar to a multibillion-dollar industry leader backed by Apollo Global Management.

Kyle is a decorated US Army veteran with multiple deployments to combat zones in support of the Global War on Terror, where he earned a Bronze Star. Kyle holds a bachelor’s degree in business with a focus in accounting from The Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Cornell University.

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Revolutionizing Sustainability: Industrial Hemp Fibers and the Future

This presentation will explore the sustainability potential of industrial hemp fibers, highlighting their unique properties such as strength, durability, lightweight nature, biodegradability, and thermal insulation. A comparative analysis of long and short hemp fibers will be conducted, outlining their respective advantages for various nonwoven applications. The presentation will also cover the intricate processing techniques used to transform raw hemp into high-quality fibers, discuss the economic and environmental impacts, and provide case studies showcasing successful applications in industries like automotive and consumer goods. A realistic view of hemp's strengths and limitations will be provided, encouraging an informed and balanced understanding of its role in sustainable industry practices.

Revolutionizing Sustainability: Hemp Fiber and the Future

Environmental Living Industries (ELI) is at the forefront of a sustainable revolution in the industrial sector, leveraging the remarkable properties of industrial hemp fibers. This presentation introduces ELI, a veteran-owned and operated company dedicated to delivering the highest quality processed hemp products in North America. ELI’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all by harnessing the power of industrial hemp, supporting American farmers, and utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to process hemp at an industrial scale.