Robert K. (Bob) Poag, BSChE 1983, MSChE 1984, PhD 1987, 2023 Inductee

Following graduation, Bill joined Eastman Kodak Company in Longview, TX where he introduced statistical control to their plastics laboratory.  Bill subsequently moved to Eastman Adhesives in Charlotte, NC and developed several commercial melt adhesives as well as providing technical service to Eastman’s customers.  Returning to Batesville, he joined Arkansas Eastman Company where he served as project manager and batch manufacturing engineer.  Bill stayed with the Arkansas Eastman site when it was sold to FutureFuel Chemical Company.  At FutureFuel, he has served in various roles including project engineering manager, process engineering manager, process safety management coordinator and quality manager.  Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer. He and his wife Karen have two children and three grandchildren.  Bill is active in Fellowship Bible Church and enjoys Razorback sports.

Arkansas Academy of Chemical Engineers, 2024.