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As President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Research Institute, Dr. Spigarelli guides a staff of 1,800 scientists and other professionals performing research in more than 48 scientific and technical disciplines, including the field of energy at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. MRI has managed and operated NREL since its inception in 1977.
Dr. Spigarelli began his career at MRI after serving as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. During his first 17 years at MRI, his research activities focused on environmental analytical sciences with an emphasis on chemical agents, their degradation products, and agent demilitarization. He was appointed Vice President of MRI in 1978, Senior Vice President in 1991, Executive Vice President in 1997, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 1998, and President and Chief Executive Officer in 1999.
Education
B.A., Chemistry, Pittsburg State University
M.S., Chemistry, Pittsburg State University
Ph.D., Chemistry, Kansas State University
Honors and Awards
Pittsburg Alumni Meritorious Achievement Award
Rotary Business Executive of the Year
Rotary Service Award for Professional Excellence
Technology Leader of the Year, Silicon Prairie Technology Association
Alumni Fellow Award, Kansas State University
Community Involvement
Member of Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
Member of Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board
Member of Kansas City Area Development Council
Board Member or Trustee:
Current, Board of Directors, Kansas National Bio- and Agro-defense Facility Task Force
Current, Board of Directors, Alternative Energy Sources, Inc.
Current, Board of Directors, Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute; 2000-2005 Chairman of the Board, Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute; 1999, Chair, Civic Council’s Kansas City Area Life Sciences Initiative
Current, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Science Pioneers
Current, Board of Directors, Kansas State University Research Foundation
Current, Board of Directors, National Association of Corporate Directors
Current, Board of Directors, Sceptor Industries
Current, Board of Directors, Colorado Energy Science Center
Current, Trustee, University of Missouri— Kansas City
Current, Trustee, Rockhurst University | 