Chris Hoyle is a graduate of Nottingham University in the UK where he received a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Chris is a Chartered Energy Engineer, member of the Energy Institute and Society of Glass Technology.

Chris has been in the glass industry since 1980, joining TECO in 2000 as Assistant Technical Director (2000-2004) and Technical Director (2004-present). He is responsible for the design and specification of glass melting furnaces and the development and implementation of new technology. He is actively involved in the application of mathematical methods to improve furnace design and operations analysis for process optimization. Chris’ experience includes all types of glass furnaces and conditioning systems.

Prior to joining TECO, Chris was Contracts Manager at KTG Systems, Inc., Engineering Manager at Frazier-Simplex, Inc., and Chief Systems Engineer at King, Taudevin & Gregson, Ltd. in the UK. Before joining the glass industry, Chris worked for GR-Stein Refractories, Ltd. as a Fuel Engineer.