Todd G Bush

Professional Summary

Results-driven business development professional with expertise in international negotiation, revenue growth, and operational strategy. Experienced in identifying market opportunities, managing commercial risk, and leading cross-functional teams to execute on strategic priorities. Known for cultivating long-term relationships and translating complex challenges into practical, profitable solutions.

Below you can see the full scope of my career with highlights of each position.

CM Biomass

President – North America

May 2015 – Present

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Directed U.S. operations as Head of Office, driving commercial growth, organizational alignment, and strategic execution across all business functions.
Built and led a procurement team that secured over 600,000 metric tons per year of biomass pellets from third-party suppliers, expanding North American sourcing capacity and improving supply reliability.
Streamlined logistics, contracting, and certification processes across North and South America, reducing delivery costs and enhancing compliance with international sustainability standards.
Served as principal in the development and operation of multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities totaling over 1 million metric tons of annual capacity, delivering significant increases in throughput, efficiency, and market reach.

U.S. Industrial Pellet Association

Member – Board of Directors

September 2023 – June 2025

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Served as Director on the USIPA Board, guiding strategic oversight of advocacy, sustainability, and market-development initiatives for the U.S. industrial wood‐pellet sector.
Championed the association’s mission to strengthen working forests, advance low-carbon wood energy, and integrate pellet‐based renewables into national power and heat portfolios, aligning with USIPA’s public positioning.
Provided governance and risk oversight, including review of financial performance, membership growth strategies, and conference/program offerings (e.g., USIPA’s annual conference).

Green Circle Bio Energy

Vice President – Sales and Marketing

November 2012 – May 2015

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Led long-term international contract negotiations valued at approximately $120 million annually, securing strategic supply agreements and optimizing commercial terms.
Directed short-term sales, trading, and risk management activities to maximize margin performance and ensure portfolio balance across global markets.
Cultivated and managed client relationships at all organizational levels, strengthening partnerships, improving retention, and driving sustained revenue growth.

Pöyry

Consultant – Bioenergy / Forestry

November 2010 – November 2012

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Developed global solid biomass supply-and-demand models and GHG impact assessments to inform strategic planning, investment decisions, and policy evaluation.
Led commercial due diligence on feedstock supply for utility-scale heat and power projects, assessing long-term viability, cost competitiveness, and sustainability performance.
Provided strategic and technical consultation across all stages of project development for solid thermal biomass applications, from feasibility and design through implementation and optimization.

Green Circle Bio Energy

Researcher

July 2009 – August 2010

Education

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

THESIS

Wood Pellet Production in the Southern United States: A Qualitative Economic Assessment and Experiment to Determine the Production Factors Influencing Self Heating During Storage

HONORS & GROUPS

Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honors Society, Journal of Law and Public Policy (Editor)

University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA

HONORS & GROUPS

Dean’s List for all upper division coursework

Harvard Business School

LOCATION

Massachusetts

Emory Executive Education

LOCATION

Atlanta

Karrass

LOCATION

Atlanta

Karrass

LOCATION

Atlanta