ROCK FIBER INC.
Rebuilding the Composites Marketplace
Vision. Dedication. Know-how.
Management Team
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Co-Founder, CTO
Alex Biland
As Founder and CTO, Alex leads innovation and product development at RFI, overseeing the Houston Laboratory, patent expansion, and pilot facility planning. With 25+ years in continuous igneous rock fiber fabrication, he is a pioneer in sustainable, efficient, and scalable basalt fiber technology. Holding multiple patents, Sasha has led projects across the U.S., EU, and Japan, including an EU-funded boron basalt fiber initiative for nuclear waste management.
CEO
Col. Bryan Green
Bryan serves as CEO of RFI, bringing decades of leadership in defense, infrastructure, and advanced materials. A former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander and Military Lab Director, he led global initiatives including a $22B construction program on the Korean Peninsula. His expertise spans resilient infrastructure, autonomous systems, and novel materials, having managed 3,000+ scientists and $2B in R&D. He holds advanced degrees in Engineering Management and International Relations.
CFO
Andy Becnel
Andy Becnel has joined RFI as CFO, bringing 25+ years of C-suite and deal-making experience in energy.
As SVP & CFO of Weatherford International, he scaled the company from $2B to $15B in revenue across 100 countries, while leading Western Hemisphere operations ($5.7B revenue, 14,000 employees) — earning him a #2 CFO ranking from Institutional Investor. Earlier, he served as Securities Counsel at Koch Capital Markets and Corporate & Securities Associate at Andrews Kurth LLP.
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President/COO
Rob Klawonn
Rob brings over 30 years of composites and manufacturing expertise to RFI, driving its growth as a global leader in rock-based fibers. His career includes executive roles in iron, steel, and carbon fiber, leading $1B in international projects at Midrex and, as President of Teijin N.A., directing acquisitions and overseeing a new carbon fiber plant. A former CEO of 4M Carbon Fiber Corp., Rob is a SAMPE member and co-inventor on several patents. ​
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Manufacturing & Operations
Mike O'Brien
Mike leads the buildout of RFI's commercial and manufacturing operations, bringing experience in industrial development and scaling capabilities. His expertise in operational strategy and execution is key to RFI's growth. He was co-founder and President of MSP LLC, an OEM serving the Building Products Industry, with a focus on Asphalt Roofing Factories. He has led industrial and manufacturing projects specializing in equipment design, controls and drives, and multi-discipline engineering for greenfield developments, expansions, and retrofits.
Board of Directors
Co-Founder, Board Director
Anthony DiBenedetto
Anthony (AD) is a founder and board member of Rock Fiber Inc. (RFI), where he provides strategic vision and leads partnership development with investors, customers, and industry stakeholders. With 40 years in energy conservation and renewables, he founded Conogen Inc., completing over 200 projects before its acquisition by Equitable Resources. He later led ERI Services, securing $2.1B in U.S. energy contracts, and now heads Hallock Capital, investing in alternative energy and life sciences.
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Board Chairman
Gerry McDougall
Gerry serves as Chairman of RFI’s Board, instrumental in building the company’s foundation and securing early-stage funding. With over 25 years of experience forging large-scale alliances, JVs, and partnerships, he has advanced landmark initiatives in science, medicine, and biotechnology. A former senior partner at PwC, he built its Global Health Science consulting practice. Known for his trusted relationships across industries, Gerry continues to drive collaboration and innovation at the intersection of business and science.​​​
Board Director
Mike Medici
Mike brings decades of experience in building to RFI. He retired as President & Managing Partner of SmithGroup, where he led client-facing growth nationwide. Under his leadership, SmithGroup ranked #17 among U.S. firms and #10 among AE firms, becoming the largest university architecture firm and a top-5 lab firm. His signature projects include Arizona State University's New Downtown Campus and the University of Arizona's Drachman Hall and Medical School. Previously, he led SmithGroup's Phoenix office.
Board Director
Allan 'AJ' Tulp
Allan “A.J.” Tulp brings 38 years of institutional fixed-income experience in corporate and public finance, including as Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where he managed over $1B in institutional risk and financed major public infrastructure projects. In 2009, he founded Rembrandt Capital Management, directing municipal debt investments for a private partnership. A.J. is also a recognized benefactor supporting community and healthcare organizations, including the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and Isles Inc. in New Jersey.
Board Director
Alberto Kader
Alberto will help guide RFI’s expansion across Latin America, bringing decades of experience in real estate, infrastructure, and investment. As President and CEO of Genera Holdings, he leads real asset development across Central America and the Caribbean, advancing renewable energy and sustainable growth. Formerly co-founder of Génesis Desarrollos and developer of Costa Rica’s landmark Forum I and II business parks, Alberto also partners with Glacier Global Partners and serves in leadership roles with CINDE and AMCHAM.