Our Team
Ed Richman, Ph.D - President
In 1988, Ed started Richman Chemical, based on a unique business model using independent outsourcing to bring value to both emerging and established pharmaceutical and chemical companies. Ed started his career in synthetic fibers R&D with Celanese and Rohm & Haas, and worked at National Starch & Chemical for ten years, eventually serving as Director, Chemical Business. He completed his undergraduate work at Brown University and earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics and Chemistry from the University of Chicago for molecular beam experiments.
Christopher Kulp - Chief Operating Officer
Chris has been with Richman Chemical since 1998. Along with his years of experience in development and manufacturing within the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, Chris has four U.S. patents and two European patents to his credit. He has contributed to successful commercialization efforts in the areas of natural and synthetic polymers, organometallics, and pharmaceuticals. Chris earned his M.S. in Polymer Chemistry from Stevens Institute of Technology after completing his undergraduate work in Chemistry at the University of Delaware. Additionally, he holds an MBA in Finance from the Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Keith Crumley - Manager, Product Sourcing
Keith has been with Richman Chemical since 1999. In his role as Manager, Product Sourcing, Keith combines his expertise in material sourcing, product management, account management and logistical planning. Keith holds a B.S. from Penn State University in Chemical Education.
Brian Watson - Director of Toll Manufacturing Services
Brian has specialized in handling toll manufacturing projects since joining Richman Chemical in 2001, further serving as a manager for this business area since 2008. His prior experience includes his work as production manager at a silanes/silicones U.S. manufacturing facility. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Philadelphia University.
Rich Jasinski - Business Development Manager, Custom Synthesis
Rich Jasinski joined Richman Chemical in January 2019. A 2015 graduate of Ursinus College, Rich earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Spanish. During his time at Ursinus, he served as captain of the Men’s Wrestling Team, achieved All-American honors, and was inducted into the Ursinus Athletics Hall of Fame in December 2025.
At Richman Chemical, Rich focuses on the life sciences sector—including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and nutritional/health products—as well as complex specialty chemical markets involving nanotechnology, semiconductors, and specialty monomers and polymers. He has successfully led multiple programs from initial concept through commercialization, particularly within the nutritional and medical device industries.
Tess Stranick - Project Manager, Custom Services
Tess joined RCI in April of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services (HIS) achieved from St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia,PA) in 2021. Upon graduating, she joined Orasure Technologies (Bethlehem, PA) as a Formulations Specialist. While there, she accumulated a wealth of laboratory and scale-up experience, where she effectively scaled up a GMP colloidal gold process necessary for a Covid testing/diagnostic requirement.
John Averona - Project Manager, Custom Services
John completed his undergraduate in chemistry from Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2018, followed up by a master’s in chemistry from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA). John came to RCI in May of 2024 with experience in polymer scale-up during his stint as a Research Scientist at Armstrong Flooring (Lancaster, PA). Following that, John moved on to be a Senior Scientist with PPD/Thermofisher (Collegeville, PA) where he gained life science and GMP familiarity.
Brendan McNally - Manager, Media & Digital Communications
Brendan came on as Richman Chemical's marketing manager in early 2016. Before joining RCI, he coordinated marketing efforts for a small chain of animal hospitals, where he executed marketing plans and facilitated the opening of a new, satellite office. Previously, Brendan served in various marketing and business capacities over parts of 17 years at Acme Markets of Philadelphia. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
Tyler Lindsay - Senior Logistics Coordinator
With over 10 years of logistics and transportation experience, Tyler joined RCI in late 2025. Throughout his career, he has held roles spanning warehouse operations, freight brokerage, and logistics coordination, providing him with a broad perspective on the transportation industry. As a Senior Logistics Coordinator, Tyler works closely with customers and carriers to coordinate the timely and efficient movement of materials.
