Paul D. Tatarka is in Market Development for Polyplastics USA, Inc. based in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, he is responsible for promoting TOPAS® cyclic olefin copolymers in rigid and flexible packaging and emerging market applications. In his 35-year career, Paul has developed and commercialized new copolymers, compounds, shrink, and medical packaging films. He holds twelve US patents. Paul holds Master of Science in Plastics Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, both from the University of Lowell and MBA in Finance from Farleigh Dickinson University