Executive Officers

Thomas D. Hull III

President, Chief Executive Officer

Thomas D. Hull III has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kewaunee since March 2019, providing strategic leadership to advance the company’s global growth and innovation. He joined Kewaunee in 2015 as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, also serving as Secretary and Treasurer of the corporation. Prior to Kewaunee, he held senior leadership roles at ATI Specialty Materials in Charlotte, North Carolina, and spent more than a decade with Ernst & Young in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

Donald T. Gardner III

Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Donald T. Gardner III joined the Company in April 2019 as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer and was also elected by the Board of Directors to the positions of Secretary and Treasurer. In April 2026, Mr. Gardner’s position was changed to Executive Vice President, Finance as well as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary. Mr. Gardner has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz School of Business. Prior to joining the Company, from 2017 to 2019, he served as Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis of Victra, a privately held retailer of wireless products and services. During 2017, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Component Sourcing International, a privately held provider of global sourcing supply chain solutions. From February 2016 to June 2017, Mr. Gardner served in various leadership roles for Dollar Express Stores, LLC, most recently as Vice President and Treasurer. Dollar Express was an operator of discount retail stores that was sold to a strategic buyer in 2017. Mr. Gardner was a key member of the leadership team that completed the transaction and full wind down of the Company. From 2012 to February 2016, he worked at ATI Specialty Materials, a manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components, serving in various financial leadership roles.

Douglas J. Batdorff

Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operations & Quality Systems

Douglas J. Batdorff joined the Company in June 2020 as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations. He has significant experience in directing and guiding manufacturing operations, focusing on improvement of business performance, maximizing growth and profitability. In April 2026, Mr. Batdorff’s position was changed to Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operations & Quality Systems. Mr. Batdorff has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Masters in Manufacturing Operations from Kettering University. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Batdorff was the Chief Operations Officer for Legacy Cabinets, Inc. in Eastaboga, Alabama from 2018 to 2019. From 2005 to 2018 he held various management positions with Steelcase, the most recent as Director of Manufacturing – US Operations from 2014 to 2018. He was with General Motors, Lansing, Michigan from 1998 to 2004 in many management roles, the most recent being Manufacturing Coordinator – General Assembly – Final Process.

Ryan S. Noble

Senior Vice President of Sales and Market Development

Ryan S. Noble joined the Company in July 2018 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing – Americas. In April 2026, Mr. Noble’s position was changed to Senior Vice President of Sales and Market Development. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee. Prior to joining the Company, he was a Regional Sales Director at Wausau Window and Wall Systems, a manufacturer of metal and glass solutions for commercial buildings from 2014 to 2018. From 2008 to 2014, he held several sales management positions at AGC Glass Company, a glass and high performance coatings manufacturer for architectural, residential, interior, and industrial applications.

Elizabeth D. Phillips

Senior Vice President of People & Culture

Elizabeth D. Phillips joined the Company in August 2006 as Human Resources and Training Manager. She was promoted to Director of Human Resources in June 2007 and was elected Vice President of Human Resources in June 2009. In April 2026, Ms. Phillips position was changed to Senior Vice President of People & Culture. Ms. Phillips has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Minor in Management from Western Carolina University and holds HR certifications to include SPHR and SHRM-SCP. Prior to joining the Company, she held Human Resources leadership positions at Thomasville Furniture and Hickory Chair and lastly, prior to joining Kewaunee, was Director of Human Resources for Vanguard Furniture Co., Inc., a manufacturer of household furniture.

Mandar M. Ranade

Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Engineering

Mandar Ranade joined the Company in December 2019 as Vice President of Information Technology. In February 2020, Mr. Ranade’s responsibilities were expanded to include Engineering and Standards oversight and he now holds the position of Vice President of Information Technology and Engineering. In April 2026, Mr. Ranade’s position was changed to Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Engineering. He has a Master of Business Administration, Finance, from the University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Engineering, Polymers, from University of Pune, Pune, India. He also has certifications as a Project Management Professional, Certified Scrum Master, ITIL (Foundation) Certification and a Master of Oracle Applications. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Ranade most recently held the position of Division IT Leader for EnPro Industries-Fairbanks Morse, Wisconsin from 2018 to November 2019. From 2015 to 2018, he held several Director positions, the most recent being Director of Technical Services, with Aurora Health Care, ACL Laboratories, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to these positions he was Senior Manager of IT with IMS Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 2010 to 2015, and ThermoFisher Scientific in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, from 2005 to 2010. From 1995 to 2005, he held various IT positions with GE Healthcare, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Mumbai, India, IDM Limited, in Doncaster, UK, and GREAVES Limited, Mumbai, India.

B. Sathyamurthy

President, Kewaunee International Group

Bhoopathy Sathyamurthy joined the Company in 2000 as General Manager of India Operations and Kewaunee Labway India Pvt. Ltd. He was subsequently promoted to Managing Director of Kewaunee Labway India Pvt. Ltd. He has served as Managing Director of International Operations, which includes responsibilities for all sales and operations in Asia, as well as sales efforts in the Middle East, since September 2013. Mr. Sathyamurthy was elected Vice President of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Singapore Pte. Ltd., the holding company for Kewaunee’s subsidiaries in India and Singapore, in September 2014. In April 2026, Mr. Sathyamurthy’s position was changed to Senior Vice President of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Singapore Pte. Ltd., as well as President of Kewaunee International Group. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Madras and a Masters of Business Administration from University of Madras.

Jorge Santos

Vice President of International Sales - Lab Products Group

Jorge Santos joined the Company as Vice President of International Sales – Lab Products Group in April 2026. He leads international expansion activities outside of the United States and India, including enlarging the Company’s global dealer network, developing strategic partnerships, and driving growth across key international markets.

Based in Madrid, Spain, he brings more than 20 years of international commercial and operational leadership experience across the laboratory and life sciences sectors. Prior to joining Kewaunee, he served as Global Vice President of the CHC Group of Companies and Chief Executive Officer of CHC Lab International, where he led global expansion initiatives, built multinational sales organizations, and supported the delivery of complex laboratory projects worldwide. His experience spans Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, positioning him to support Kewaunee’s next phase of global growth.